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What Readers are saying about
The Journey Home
"The author's courage in the face of adversity,
and her willingness to share her story, is a triumph for anyone
dealing with a terminal illness. This book chronicles the remarkable
journey of a loving daughter as she cares for her mother, who fought
and ultimately lost a battle with cancer. It highlights the heart-wrenching
struggle that family members face when such a tragedy strikes."
Pedram Argani, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Attending Pathologist
Associate Director of Immunopathology
Baltimore, MD
"You will not want to put this book down once you start. The
true story will grab you and not let you go. Being a caretaker for
my late husband with Alzheimer’s and a survivor of breast
cancer I found this wonderful book full of love, warmth, truth,
insight, inspiration and ideas for all those who are giving care
to loved ones. I wish I had use of this book for reference when
I needed it caring for my husband."
Abbie Johnson - Folsom CA
"They say that people come into our lives for
a reason, a season or a lifetime. For those who knew Charlene Von
Hoffmann, her “Season” was too short. Through her daughter,
the intimate experience of sharing her Journey Home will influence
all who read it for a lifetime. The author has reached into her
inner most being in order to share experiences to benefit all who
may find themselves so unexpectedly supporting a loved one with
a terminal diagnosis. The book will encourage each of us to be the
best we can be for those whom we support. For those of you who may
think this is another “how to” book, I believe once
read you will find it is a book about Love."
Dee Lew - Roseville, CA
"This is a survival guide-from the heart…teaching
you how to advocate for a terminally-ill loved one, how to contend
with the medical establishment and how to traverse family crisis,
all while enduring profound personal pain and loss. I know I would
want Shirleen and her hard fought experience in my corner."
Ginny Hopkins - Chicago, IL
"Death is such a heavy subject. To create a book
so people can read it, perhaps through many emotions and tears,
to the very end, is a task that Shirleen has lived up to. When someone
has come face to face with the death of a loved one, tears come
so easily. While reading this book, I was given the gift of many
tears, like beautiful little love messengers, releasing the healing
power within me. This book is written from the heart, what other
credentials do you need?"
Linda Chambers - Concord, CA
"I am an avid reader and this book presented
death in a way I’ve never experienced before. Aside from all
of the helpful information, the chapters are filled with love, warmth
and compassion. Since death touches all of us at one time or another,
I would recommend it to anyone."
Becky O’Rourke - Denver CO
"Using a straightforward approach, Ms. Von Hoffmann
sets out to show the many aspects of helping a loved one fight for
their life. Her intimate account of her mother’s illness,
and the resources included in the book make it a great source of
reference for cancer patients, caretakers and family members."
Janet Goff - Lodi, CA
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