The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching: Compassionate Caring for Your Loved Ones and Yourself
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The Caregiver's Tao Te Ching: Compassionate Caring for Your Loved Ones and Yourself

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Those who care for the ailing, whether helping someone recover, grapple with a long-term disability, or face a terminal illness, often feel alone, overwhelmed, exhausted. William and Nancy Martin have worked as counselors, hospice trainers, and Zen guides - and as caregivers to Nancy's late mother. With empathy and insight, they offer readers solace drawn from the wisdom o...more
ebook, 144 pages
Published January 3rd 2011 by New World Library (first published January 1st 2011)
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Tami
Apr 15, 2012 Tami rated it 5 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition
Taking care of someone is the most loving thing a person can do. Yes, sometimes it is extremely difficult. It’s easy to forget our own needs and get caught up in the endless tasks that need to be done each day. It’s also emotionally draining to see and be unable to fix the frustration and pain of those we love. In these moments we forget that caregiving is a gift for us as well, sharing a connection when someone needs it most.

The Caregiver’s Tao Te Ching is a beautiful book. As I read through t...more
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Todd Mayville
Jul 04, 2011 Todd Mayville rated it 3 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition
The beauty of this book lies in its simple reminders that we need to take care of ourselves and each other every day. For my full review, please go here: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/0...
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My name is William Cecil Martin, but thankfully, everyone calls me Bill. I am the spouse of Nancy, the father of Lara and John, and the grandfather of Jillian and Andrew. I live in Chico, California. I write, teach, and sometimes lead retreats. I am the author of several books on Taoist thought, including: The Parent’s Tao Te Ching, The Couple’s Tao Te Ching, The Sage’s Tao Te Ching, A Path and a...more
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The Parent's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Parents The Couple's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for Modern Lovers A Path and a Practice: Using Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching as a Guide to an Awakened Spiritual Life The Sage's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for the Second Half of Life The Tao of Forgiveness: The Healing Power of Forgiving Others and Yourself
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