{"product_id":"last-light-harold-ewing-burchett-9780989817929","title":"Last Light: Staying True through the Darkness of Alzheimer's","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1998, Harold Burchett's life changed drastically. After almost half a century serving as a pastor and teacher, he became both homemaker and caregiver to his wife, Jane, who was battling the devastating effects of Alzheimer's disease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for someone with Alzheimer's-or any serious illness-is difficult and painful. In Last Light, Burchett shares his story, weaving hope, spiritual inspiration, and practical suggestions with his personal narrative. Particularly helpful for spouses of Alzheimer's patients, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how the love between a devoted husband and wife can become deeper and more profound.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a candid description of the extreme highs and lows that accompany Alzheimer's.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides guidance for managing self-pity, giving continually without view of repayment, and turning miseries into the joy of answered prayer.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggests 40 hints for caregivers, from using nail clippers to expressing empathy, to handling the patient's resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with tenderness, honesty, and appropriate humor, Last Light is an excellent source of encouragement for those walking through the struggles of any intense trial.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Expanded Edition completes Burchett's account of his devoted care for his wife. Here he shares additional stories and lessons learned from the time of the First Edition (2002) until Jane's death in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Harold Ewing Burchett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 098981792X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780989817929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bringing Christ Back Ministries\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/11\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.38d","brand":"Harold Ewing Burchett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46250454515967,"sku":"9780989817929","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_786ec2d1-6fdd-4384-af7a-4f71df05cda1.jpg?v=1729600370","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/last-light-harold-ewing-burchett-9780989817929","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}