Living With Purpose in a Worn-Out Body: Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults | 
 enlarge | Author: Missy Buchanan
Publisher: Upper Room
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 21785
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 96
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4
ISBN: 083589942X
Dewey Decimal Number: 242.65
EAN: 9780835899420
ASIN: 083589942X
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Product Description
LIVING WITH PURPOSE IN A WORN-OUT BODY is an exploration of the inner life shared by many persons in nursing homes and retirement centers. With compassion and honesty, Buchanan gives voice to mingled feelings of loss, gratitude, resignation, courage, loneliness, and love. Buchanan lets readers know the difficult feelings of those living an assisted life: the ambivalence about being alive so long, the struggle against self-pity, the frustrations of limited strength and movement. She also mines the joys of living: laughter among friends, seeing grandchildren grow up, sifting through happy memories. Well chosen passages from the Psalms and New Testament stir feelings of hope and a trust in God's will, allowing the reader to respond with the joy and fortitude of faith.
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 Heart-warming July 21, 2008
This book is an easy read, yet each message can be savored and prayed. Both humor and inspirations abound. The large print (about 16 pt font) is appealing for those with failing vision.
This book quelled Mom's discouragement. It lifted her spirits. July 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently ordered a copy of Living With Purpose in a Worn Out Body for my eight-five year old mother-in-law who has been a resident of an assisted living facility for six years.
Author, Missy Buchanan has done a wonderful job of describing Mom's discouragement, doubts, and fears. She has captured the atmosphere in which Mom and others like her live.
I am thankful for her words of hope and encouragement that will help these dear ones find purpose in their last years.
Mom has found this book meaningful and it has lifted her spirits.
Large type also makes it easier for her to read.
I plan to order additional copies for gifts.
God is good! June 4, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
God is good! And God has blessed Missy Buchanan with the ability to relate what it is to be one of the frail elderly. My mother died last year at the age of 93, and reading through Missy's pages I am reminded again and again of how she endured those years of her failing health with such hope and grace.
I plan to share her book with the Stephen Ministers in our church, as several are caring for some of our older church members. It is perfect for this ministry.
Marilyn Hamilton
Dallas, Texas
she understnds May 30, 2008
Missy Buchanan has written a wonderful book. She has a very great understanding and feeling for us older folks. As I read the vaious pages I so very often found myself saying, "yes,yes. that is how it is.". I plan to re-read this book soon as it is so inspirng. It is the kind of book you wish wold just keep going on and on.
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Our Patients and Staff love this! May 20, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought this book to use with my patients. I facilitate an outpatient gero-psych therapy group and also assist the social worker in the nursing home our facility operates. This book exceeded my expectations! One of our patients was so touched by it; we sent it home with her. We've purchased 10 more. We have the best discussions with our patients after praying and studying with this resource.
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