Читать книгу The Family Caregiver's Manual - David Levy - Страница 10

Acknowledgments

This undertaking could not have been possible without the hours, days, and weeks of effort by editor, colleague, and business partner, Brenda K. Bryant. Her years of professional writing and editing were the only reason my caregiver ramblings were shaped into the Manual. To her I will be eternally grateful.

Also, I am forever indebted to Sharon Rose, President of Wisdom Production, for her foresight in submitting the Manual to the FCOA for award consideration. Without her determination, the recognition of the Manual by receiving the award would not have been possible.

I would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Central Recovery Press for their valiant efforts in editing this new edition of the Manual. Brenda and I have long needed other eyes to look, point out our errors and oversights, and help us resolve the usual problems that arise when those who are passionate about content are too close to the words to see. Valerie Killeen and Daniel Kaelin applied their considerable skills at editing, and Deb Tremper her design talents to make the Manual even better than it was.

To the thousands of family caregivers with whom I have interacted, I give my undying thanks for the wisdom and insights you have imparted to me over the past twenty-five years and offer my gratitude for your continuing to do so.

To the professionals over the years who have helped me hone my skills and focus my perspective, I must say that without all of you this undertaking never would have been completed. I hope I have contributed my share to our collective pool of knowledge.

I am unendingly thankful for the support and understanding of my wife, Suzette, who led me to my profession as a family caregiver advisor. She constantly supports and endures my laboring in the field that carves out a big portion of our lives—my long hours spent at the computer, in family caregiver support groups, away from home providing individual counseling, and in responding to the ceaseless stream of phone calls and emails from family caregivers worldwide. She is my greatest critic and my staunchest supporter.

Lastly, and equally important, without the undying devotion of Maggie (Bloodhound), Kenzie (Black and Tan Long-Haired Dachshund), Angus (Dappled Red Short-Haired Dachshund), and Mac Jagger (Teddy Bear Pomeranian and Manual mascot), this never could have happened.