Tears in God's Bottle: Reflections on Alzheimers Caregiving [Hardcover]

Dasha Wright Ewing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1999

When a loved one slips into the mists of Alzheimer's disease, where are we to turn? For Wayne Ewing, the answer was clear. Only by delving into the world of biblical spirituality was he able to come to terms with his jumbled emotions. Tears in God's Bottle chronicles these devotional struggles eloquently and honestly. For anyone whose life is touched by Alzheimer's disease, this book sheds new light on the power of prayer and the soul's wisdom.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A sacred parable of love, commitment, and spiritual triumph . . . It will nourish your heart forever." -- Hugh Prather, author of Spiritual Notes to Myself

"Tears in God's Bottle is a psalm . . . Many seem be waiting for God to answer Job, but here is Job's reply--the caregiving that brings OUR suffering into the healing of THE suffering." -- Stephen and Ondrea Levine, authors of Embracing the Beloved

For readers seeking the framework Ewing describes as a focused biblical perspective on life, the book is thought-provoking and comforting. -- The Bloomsbury Review Sept/Oct 1999

This little book is a masterpiece. -- The Fearless Reader 3/30/99

What makes this book a cut above the rest is [Ewing's] honesty, lucidity, and clarity..as he describes...relentless soul-searching. -- NaPRA ReView, May/June 1999

About the Author

Wayne Ewing, PhD, is a theologian, poet, and former pastoral psychotherapist and Episcopal priest. He remains active in the Alzheimer's family-support community and resides in Tucson, Arizona.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Whitestone Circle Pr (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966754700
• ISBN-13: 978-0966754704
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,378,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply moving testament of love and the human spirit., March 3, 2000

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tears in God's Bottle: Reflections on Alzheimers Caregiving (Hardcover)

Tears In God's Bottle: Reflections On Alzheimer's Caregiving is the moving story of Wayne Ewing and his wife of 40 years, Ann Margaret Wentz Ewing. Ann fell victim to Alzheimer's, a progressive disease that destroys the brain and the personality/identity of the afflicted. The role of a caregiver to someone with this relentless affliction is unique and painful, and the need for understanding the demands of their responsibility are enormous. Tears In God's Bottle is a poetic, spiritual, and inspirational work of valued information for both the caregiver and the patient. It is both an important revelation for those who share the tragedy that is Alzheimer's, and a deeply moving, highly recommended testament of love and the human spirit for others.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Psalm of Hope, August 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tears in God's Bottle: Reflections on Alzheimers Caregiving (Hardcover)

Like a modern day biblical story. Ewing gives hope and encouragement and perspective to Alzheimer's caregiving. Using scripture and personal perspectives a story of increasing faith and love emerges out of the devastation of Alzheimer's disease. This book is a love story, a story of faith and most of all a story of hope. Whether you are a person of faith or a person who is struggling with the why of Alzheimer's, this book is a MUST read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a real gem..., March 26, 2002

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Scott MacPhee (Ottawa Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tears in God's Bottle: Reflections on Alzheimers Caregiving (Hardcover)

Why this book is relatively obscure is a mystery to me. Perhaps the size of the publisher had a part to play in this. This book should be read by anyone coping with a loved one afflicted with this horrible nightmare. Read the book.

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