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"Challenging the predominant beliefs about people with Alzheimer's, Angelica weaves a spiritual memoir and pastoral guide for those who love someone with Alzheimer's"--
About the author
Rev. Dr. Jade C. Angelica is the founder and director of the Healing Moments Alzheimer's Ministry and leads workshops, worship services, and trainings around the country. She holds a master of divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School, a certificate from the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance Program, and a doctor of ministry degree in Faith, Health and Spirituality from Andover Newton Theological School. Her writing has appeared in
The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling,
Presence,
The World,
The National Catholic Reporter,
The Huffington Post,
Alzheimer’s & Dementia, and
The Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging.
Summary
A stunning 10th anniversary edition of Rev. Dr. Jade C. Angelica’s beloved memoir and pastoral guide for those who love someone with Alzheimer's. With a new foreword by Dr. Stephen G. Post.
In 2001, Jade C. Angelica's mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and thus began a surprising and transformative journey for both mother and daughter. From the early stages of the disease until her mother died, Angelica was dedicated to her mother's care. In that time she learned about grief, relationship, the nature of selfhood, and the unexpected blessings of Alzheimer's disease. She also found a purpose and embarked on her life's work—to teach that people with Alzheimer's can have meaningful lives, relationships, joy, and growth. Where Two Worlds Touch is both a memoir and a pastoral guide for those who love someone with Alzheimer's. It offers heartfelt wisdom on preserving connection, self-care, and staying open to the possibility of grace.
In this updated 10th anniversary edition of her beloved book, Angelica adds more learnings from her years in Alzheimer’s ministry and important discoveries from the world of science. She draws on interfaith theological and spiritual resources, historical information, medical research, social context, and practical know-how from professional and family caregivers, as well as her own life’s story to provide a life-changing resource for those who need its gifts.
Foreword
- Early reviewer promotion through advance copies to encourage reader reviews and generate buzz, building on the extensive endorsements for the first edition.
- National review outreach to trade and print publications (Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Booklist, Library Journal, Foreword, New York Times) and online (Spirituality & Practice) as well as specialized and academic outlets like the Journal of Religion, Spirituality & Aging.
- Social media campaign featuring blurbs and reviews of the book as well as designed graphics of select excerpts on publisher’s Twitter feed (@skinnerhouse), Instagram page (@skinnerhouse), Facebook page (/skinnerhouse), Tumblr page (@skinnerhousebooks), and Pinterest (@skinnerhousebks)
- Advertising in print publications (Publishers Weekly, Great Reads section in Sojourners) and online (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Sojo mail, Book Riot, LitHub)
- Promotion during Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
- Events a mixture of in-person and online.
