Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver

Bobbi Carducci (Goodreads Author)

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Bobbi Carducci’s life was about to change. Her ill father-in-law 's odd behavior was a mystery when he came to live with her and Mike. For the next seven years Bobbi did everything she could to save him from himself—while he tried to convince everyone that he didn’t need her and that she was crazy.

Caregiver Bobbi took on “the system” and Rodger’s Schizophrenia, Parkinson ...more

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Published July 13th 2014 by Open Books Press

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Apr 27, 2015 Sue rated it liked it · review of another edition

I was so glad to be involved in the book tour for this. Its very close to my heart as I too am a caregiver.

It was lovely to read a first hand honest account of a caregivers feelings at times. Because the care support class I used to go to, everyone said how 'rewarding' it is to be a carer. They talked about the good happy times.

Yes, it is rewarding, caring for a loved one, but its exhausting too!
It takes away time, it takes away decisions, it takes away your independence.

I too feel like screamin ...more

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Aug 22, 2017 Michael Burroway rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Bobbi tells an exception, compelling, and heartfelt story about being her father-in-law's caregiver. She portrays her humanness and vulnerability while beautifully chronicling her experience. ...more

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Aug 19, 2014 Val rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Anyone who has ever been a caregiver can relate to this book. Though nonfiction, it’s told in the first-person point of view in a narrative style that reads almost like a novel as it chronicles the struggles of author Bobbi Carducci as she spent years caring for her physically and mentally ill father-in-law.

The book celebrates the joys of caregiving while being honest about the struggles. Though my family only had glimpses of caregiving, the struggles Carducci went through rang true. At times—an ...more

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May 05, 2015 Sheri rated it it was amazing

Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver by Bobbi Carducci

This is the story of Bobbi Cardduci's life while taking care of her aging Father-in-law. Bobbi chose to take on the role of care giver to her father-in-law who was suffering with many different conditions; Schizophrenia, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Dysphagia, C.O.P.D and Congestive heart failure.

Bobbie tells her story from the heart. She is honest, and explains the daily challenges, rewards, and frustrations being a care giver. From deali ...more

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Aug 05, 2014 S & H Publishing rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Rodger is sick, but he’s not alone. Bobbi and Mike take him into their home and as his condition worsens with age, Bobbi takes on his care. This book takes us on an incredible journey that does not shrink from pointing out the inadequacies of health care system (especially the VA system) as well as the very human weaknesses of both the family members and the professionals.
Bobbi Carducci has done an amazing job of making what could have been a depressing woe-is-me story into a book that pulls the ...more

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