"Here is a clear-eyed account of the spiritual resources that can be found in the 'demanding, mostly mundane, tedious' experience of long-term caregiving. It is filled with examples drawn from the first-hand experience of the author and others who are caring for family members with varying stages of dementia."
--George Anderson, President emeritus, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
"Brad Hanson offers glimpses into his daily experience of caring for his wife, Marion, while she lives with Alzheimer's disease. As a theologian, he ties his daily experiences in compassionate caregiving to biblical principles--in particular, the fruits of the spirit. The book is a wonderful reminder that the call to caregiving is in fact a gift."
--Ruth Bullock, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Director of Behavioral Health, Alaska
"Although general information on the care of dementia patients is ubiquitous, rarely do we have insight into the day-to-day care of this disease over a period of decades. Hanson does just that as he invites us to journey with his and his beloved wife's drift into darkness. . . . The core of the book introduces, reminds, encourages, and teaches us to seek the power of Christian grace to lighten our burden as caregivers. . . . This book should be in the hands of dementia caregivers; individuals suspicious of dementia in a family member, friend, or acquaintance; and surely too, individuals not actively involved in dementia care, so that in knowing of the problems faced by caregiver and patient alike, a greater empathy for the people involved would develop."
--Clyde L. Olson, Ophthalmology Associates PA, Savannah, Georgia