For Goodness' Sake: A Daily Book of Cheer for Nurses' Aides and Others Who Care (Care Spring) [Paperback]

Bethany Knight (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1888343257 | ISBN-13: 978-1888343250 | Publication Date: June 1999 | Edition: 1

Transform your facility or agency today!

Keep your aides happy and focused! Our best-selling author, Bethany Knight, has written a book that your aides will actually use every day of the year. Not only will they read it on their own time, but they'll love it! Within these pages, they will find courage, compassion, humor, dedication, and experience that relates directly to their own jobs and lives as caregivers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Other than my bible, this is my favorite book! I couldn't put it down. I underlined every page. --Linda Roberts, CNA, Buena Vista, VA

Every CNA should be given this book! --National CNA Leadership Council, Beverly Healthcare, Fort Smith, AR

About the Author

Bethany Knight lives at Shantivanam (peace forest), 130 acres of woods, meadows and ponds in northern Vermont, where she writes and leads workshops and retreats on spirituality, peacemaking, and meaningful living. She is a former long term care ombudsman, healthcare executive, lobbyist, newspaper reporter and gubernatorial speechwriter. Bethany is also a licensed pastor, nursing assistant and long term care insurance agent. In December, 1998, she was a participant in the Way of Peace, a 54-person, international pilgrimage in India, led by the Dalai Lama. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Central Michigan University, Bethany holds a BA in journalism and an MA in recreation and parks administration. She has done post graduate work at Duke Divinity School. Bethany and her husband, Dr. Thurmond Knight, a maker of cellos, violins and violas, have two grown children, Chelsea and Elliot.

Product Details

• Paperback: 465 pages
• Publisher: Hartman Pub Inc; 1 edition (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888343257
• ISBN-13: 978-1888343250
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,446,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has helped me in getting through the day!, November 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: For Goodness' Sake: A Daily Book of Cheer for Nurses' Aides and Others Who Care (Care Spring) (Paperback)

Finally a book that relates to being a cna. Bethany is a wonderful person and I feel so lucky in knowing her. Reading this book after coming home from a bad day makes you feel good. Everyone,not just cna's, should read this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read....Sparkles with emotion, September 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: For Goodness' Sake: A Daily Book of Cheer for Nurses' Aides and Others Who Care (Care Spring) (Paperback)

This book is an inspiration to everyone who dedicates their lives to quality caregiving. It will uplift the body, mind, and spirit when you might feel a sense of helplessness as our profession is so demanding physically and emotionally. You'll find it witty, insightful,and elegantly funny. Storytelling of devotion,comittment, compassion and passion, creating a reading experience fulfilling on all levels. The stories practically jump off the pages into real life. It will renew your love for the elderly and your calling as a priviledged caregiver.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The book is very powerful with love &very inspirational, October 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: For Goodness' Sake: A Daily Book of Cheer for Nurses' Aides and Others Who Care (Care Spring) (Paperback)

Jeanne Dimeck([e-mail])Tomah,Wisconsin Oct.7,1999--First I would like to say that Bethany Knight,is a great woman:I have enjoyed having her as my friend:Through her book,I have someone who really understands our job as(CNA'S) I love my residents&my work:Be proud of your job: