Care for the Caretaker : How Jim Backus' Wife Did It: An Upbeat Guide for Those Who Care for Others (Paperback)

by Henny Backus (Author) "It was November 1978..." (more)

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Jasper Publications (CA) (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966346521
• ISBN-13: 978-0966346527
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,526,263 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the "best friend" I wish had been with me., September 15, 1999

By A Customer

I walked into Dutton's books in Brentwood looking for something else when I saw a display of "Care For The Caretaker." The moment I read the first page I began to cry because I wished with all of my heart that my mother and I had had this book during my father's battle with acute lukemia - a fight he lost. For his comfort we did do a few of the things Mrs. Backus suggests, but we didn't think of so many others. I recommend this book to anyone who is going through the illness of a loved one, or knows someone who is. "Care for the Caretaker" is the best friend I wish we had known during that terrible time. The book not only offers practical advice that will really improve the quality of life for the person who is ill, but knowing how to make it better gives a lift to the caregiver, too. Also, it is romantic and funny. Jim Backus was a wonderful actor, but I suspect that his greatest gift must have been his wife. I urge everyone to buy this book - because I'm afraid we will all need it sooner or later. Thank you, Mrs. Backus!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for all caretakers., January 5, 2000

By	Julie Tinney (USA) - See all my reviews

What a joy to find someone who truly understands. I saw this book on the E Channel during a show about Gilligan's Island and decided to read it. A brain tumor changed my mother-in-law into a completely different person. I wished I'd had Henny's book a long time ago. She offers practical advice for not only the caretaker (which I expected from the title) but also for the patient. A must-read if you're going through this, or knows someone who is. Thank you, Henny.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I Ever Read, January 5, 2000

By	R. Kaufman (Kalispell, Montana) - See all my reviews

"Care For The Caretaker" has been the most useful book I have ever read. It helped to save my life and my sanity. I was my father's principal caretaker as he was dying of Alzheimer's and now my mother has lung cancer. I was falling apart and didn't know where to turn ... my doctor's solution was to prescribe tranquilizers for me! But Henny Backus saved me with her book. Even as I was first reading it I immediately began to put her suggestions into practice and both my mother and I are benefiting from the book immensely. I highly recommend it for everyone; those who have suffered with a loved one as well as those who are going through it now. This book is invaluable! If I could, I would have rated "Care For The Caretaker" 100 stars. Thank you Henny Backus.