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Then I Came Home
Sam Gaylord
Manufacturer: Authorhouse
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ASIN: 1403327343 |
Customer Reviews:
Then I Came Home.......2004-10-20
This was a candid look at a soldiers perspective of the War in Vietnam. Straight to the point and heartfelt. Having known Sam in my chilhood years, I always wondered what happend to him and how he ended up. A book that outlines the realationships between the soldier, his family, his friends, fellow soldiers and the government. Thanks Sam!
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- With philosophy, humor, and a cosmopolitan outlook on life
- An examined life.
- Enthralling!
- Very interesting and sometimes humorous!
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The Sea's Enthrall: Memoirs of an Oceanographer
Tim Parsons
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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ASIN: 142511413X |
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What People Are Saying
"Timothy Parsons is a... national treasure... if you love our ocean planet, you'll need to read this book."
Paul Kennedy, Host/Producer of IDEAS (CBC Radio One)
"...wonderfully informative and entertaining... a well-written memoir hallmarked with philosophy, humor, and a cosmopolitan outlook on life."
Midwest Book Review
"... his anecdotal accounts are at times reminiscent of episodes that many of us can recall having experienced at one time or other."
David W. Townsend, Professor of Oceanography, University of Maine, for Oceanography
"Parsons' comments on social, religious, literary as well as scientific aspects of our society with a lightness of touch and humour that makes the text very accessible to a wide audience. It is a pot pourri of experiences, comment and anecdote, that is full of interest and information."
Martin Angel, Underwater Technology
"... full of lively and amusing portraits, not only of scientists, but also of bungling bureaucrats, corrupt officials and devious taxi-drivers, which gave me many good laughs... a delightful, insightful and moving book..."
William Hsieh, CMOS Bulletin
"... a good story told by a gifted raconteur whose sense of humour and strong opinions on many subjects come across in a forceful way, while his quiet passion and curious mind seeks to find answers on many topics quite apart from the ocean sciences."
Valerie Green, Saanich News
Customer Reviews:
With philosophy, humor, and a cosmopolitan outlook on life.......2004-05-05
Tim parsons is the winner of the Japan Prize for Marine Biology. The Sea's Enthrall: Memoirs Of An Oceanographer is the fascinating story of Parsons life as a marine biologist beginning with his growing up in Ceylon and England, his professional training and international experiences; his audience with the Emperor of Japan; and his retirement contemplations. The Sea's Enthrall is "must read" for anyone contemplating a professional career as a marine biologist -- and is wonderfully informative and entertaining reading for anyone else who appreciations a well-written memoir hallmarked with philosophy, humor, and a cosmopolitan outlook on life.
An examined life........2004-03-21
Easy to read-- the life of a man who has had enormous success but not without his share of pain and regret. Ideas about the way the oceans work will interest those in the field and anyone involved with environmental issues. And everyone can gain from the story of someone who achieved beyond the norm in spite of early difficulties. Parsons dispels the stereotype of the faceless, impassive and fact oriented scientist by a frank description of his personal life and interest in the things for which science alone cannot provide the answers.
Enthralling!.......2004-03-18
The author has certainly had an exciting life!World travel,important achievements and international recognition.And all from a background made difficult by family situations and life at what sounds the equivalent of boot camp.For an oceanographer this book has key insights and information from someone who has explored the ocean by 'going down to the sea in ships', not sitting behind a desk. But the average reader who likes things to do with the sea (me) can enter into the human, sometimes tragic experiences told in a frank and engaging manner. He strikes a chord with all who have had difficulties in life but have managed to make the most of their opportunities anyway. And for a scientist, Parsons has a flair for description that departs from the formality of academic reporting.
Very interesting and sometimes humorous!.......2004-03-12
I enjoyed The Sea's Enthrall very much. The book reads smoothly and is easy to understand. His personal life includes tragedy and hardship. His career is current with today's environmental issues and he presents an insightful and balanced view. He includes humour in his writing and I found myself chuckling out loud a few times while reading the book on the bus.
Book Description
Many books have been written for those suffering from depression, but what if you're suffering becuase someone you love is depressed? Research shows that if you are close to a depressed person, you are at a much higher risk of developing problems yourself, including anxiety, phobias, and even a kind of contagious depression.
In this authoritative and compassionate book, psychologists Laura Epstein Rosen and Cavier Francisco Amador explain the mechanisms of depression that can cause communication breakdown, increase hostility, and ultimately destroy relationships. Through compelling real-life stories and step-by-step advice, the authors teach concrete methods that you and your loved one can use to protect yourselves and your relationship from depression's impact. Drawing on their own innovative research, the give sensitive guidance about how to recognize your needs, how to provide the best kind of support, and how to encourage the depressed person to seek treatment. Whether you are the partner, parent, friend, or child of a depressed person, you'll find this book and invaluable companion in you journey back to health.
Customer Reviews:
Long on theory, short on practical advice.......2007-05-17
By the time I found this book, I had already read numerous other books and articles on depression. Most of the books out there are written TO the depressed person, but usually (certainly in my experience) the depressed person isn't interested in reading books! The book stresses getting clinical help, but in many cases that person strongly resists clinical help!
I was looking for practical help for myself. How do I keep myself from slipping into depression, and making a bad situation worse? How can I pull my loved one out of their shell? How can I overcome that person's resistance to professional help? What is the best way to deal with a fit of anger or sadness caused by the disease? These questions are not answered by this book.
If this is your first book on depression, it might help you understand the disease better. But if you already know the basics, and are looking for help in caring for a person you love who has depression, it just doesn't deliver much.
Somewhat helpful, but doesn't deliver what subtitle promises.......2005-07-09
This is a good resource, but a bit repetitive and not as user friendly as I would like. When dealing with a major depressive, you don't have the energy to wade through a lot of this book. A structure with "key info" and "in-depth knowledge", allowing the reader to get the most important information up front then go back for the details would be easier to use.
Ultimately, I wanted more focus on ME, the person who cares about a someone who is depressed, and less on the depressed person. There are a lot of good books out there for the depressed person. My expectations of this book were to have concrete ways to not "catch" the "contagious depression", to not "lose myself" as the subtitle suggests. After reading the book, I don't see how my interactions with my two majorly depressed friends over the last year could have been handled much differently. And I did catch their depression, and I did lose myself for a time. So while I feel more educated about depression in general, I still am looking for more and better ideas for protecting myself while still helping my loved ones.
work as a team.......2003-07-14
_Maintain your routine as much as possible._ is one of successful techniques offered by Drs Rosen and Amador in this helpful handbook for people whose loved ones suffer from clinical depression. Although the book is well-organized and the tools are presented with clarity, some of us may have reservations about following all of the advice, _The experience of craving sexual release and having a partner who is not interested in sex can be very frustrating. It is important to acknowledge your sexual needs. If you cannot have sex with your partner, one solution is autoerotica._
It is the authors' intent to _provide you with information about depression, its treatment, and the help that is available_ Moreover, _provide examples of common reltaionship problems when a loved one is depressed._. I appreciated the simple and straightforward approach offered here. For example, the stages to healing are easier for me to remember because of the mnemonic TRIP. Trouble - difficulty with interpersonal interactions in the first and typically, unnoticed stage. Reaction - an initial response that may be either conscious or unconscious. Information - gathering data about the problem, reading this book, a move away from denial. Finally, Problem solving - conscious response to the trouble based upon the data gathered. This TRIP through depression is described in relationships with partners, children, parents and friends.
The guidelines for support are presented with equally unassuming directness. First, the authors advise, have realistic expectations, and second, offer unqualified support. Third, is one you already know, maintain your routine as much as possible. Fourth, share your feelings and fifth, try not to take it personally. That is the most difficult one for me to remember and apply. I can get so frustrated at times that I forget about the context of the situation. Having read this book has helped me to keep its simple advice in mind. The last two suggestions provide a way out of the problem for everyone involved. Six, ask for help. Seven, work as a team. I don't feel that I am facing my difficulties alone when I know that there is help outside of the relationship and support within the relationship. Keeping these guidelines in mind has helped me to understand depression as just one more problem that a family or friends face together. There is a chance that this can make us stronger.
A drawback I experienced with this book is that the guidelines are applied systematically to the point of redudancy for each class of relationships. On the other hand, I was surprised to discover that depression is contagious. From reading this book, I came to realize that the depression that I experience clearly can affect those who live with me. After this discovery, I was motivated more strongly to cure because the someone I love who is depressed can very often be me.
From a spiritual perspective, I find that I am most vulnerable to depressive episodes when I lose hope and faith. I have found tools in WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS DEPRESSED that have helped me maintain a stronger spiritual commitment, and a way to help those I love. If you are interested in depression, relationships, psychiatry or sociology, this book may be interesting to you.
PEACE
Simple minded.......2003-01-02
Someone I care for has just gone into a major clinical depression so I've been reading everything I could get my hands on to understand both him and the impact on me and our relationship. Of all the books I've read, this one was least helpful. Perhaps if I'd just hatched out of an egg and had no experience with life, it might give me information I didn't already have from living every day. It is so simple-minded, condescending and addresses the obvious so blandly - I felt it was a total waste of money. Anne Sheffield's book on Surviving when They're Depressed was a godsend - as was Terence Real's on men's depression. This one - gave me nothing at all. I don't usually slam things but this was useless in my opinion.
Your Family Can Triumph Over Clinical Depression!.......2002-01-28
This is a must-read book for anyone struggling to understand a loved one's depression. You'll learn the do's and don'ts of caregiving. But more than this, you'll learn the importance of trying to maintain your own mental health and sense of normalcy, in the face of what can be a debilitating illness impacting all members of the family. A lot of the advice is common sense, the kind of thing your loved one's psychiatrist might tell you--if only he or she weren't so pressed for time. Plus it's nice to know you can help your loved one without trying to be Superman or Superwoman. In fact, the first step to helping your loved one is to realize that you (and the rest of the family) have needs as well. So be nice to yourself and get this book. And then hang in there. Your family really CAN triumph over depression!
Book Description
This book is directed toward the caregiver or "strengthened ally" of any of the more than seventeen million Americans who suffer from this common but often misunderstood affliction. Woven throughout are the personal experiences of Mitch Golant, who spent most of his childhood with a mother who was seriously depressed, an experience that not only catapulted him into his work as a clinical psychologist, but also informs this book with a tone of compassionate understanding. Among the many subjects addressed are: * the warning signs of serious illness * how to distinguish between real depression and a normal case of the blues * how to comfort a depressed person * how to maintain intimacy and communication * how to deal with the mental health community * the most successful forms of treatment * specific things to do and say that will help * what to do when someone threatens suicide
Customer Reviews:
Not really helpful.......2007-04-10
nothing you can't find on the internet. don't waste your money on this book....
Someone you Love is Depressed.......2006-02-02
Very Good and helpful book hoping it will keep me on the right track where I want to be. It has helped my boyfriend understand alittle more.
Thank You ! Thank You ! Thank You !.......2005-02-22
My love one and me were is a very low situation before I started reading this book. He has slight depression and taking Paxil as a medication. Aside the side effect of the pills, depression also changed some of his behavior, and his attitude toward our daily life. I felt negleted, and suspect that our love is no more there.
The worse thing is I don't know what is happending, how to deal with that, and should I talk to him.
After reading this book, it clearly explained everything I need to know. From what kind of symptoms he may has, what kind of medication will result to what kind of effects, to how to deal with the situation, and how to conduct a positive communication.
I am grateful about reading this book. Becuase of it, those depressive conversations during a big disagreement, I was able to calm myself and really see through the heart of the one I love, to see behind it was just a inconfident and insurced heart which need a strong ally. Instead of arguing over nonscence, I gave him a hug and kiss, and reassure my love one we will go throught whatever turmoil together.
This book saved our relationship, saved my love one, and saved me. Like a lighthouse, it points a direction with light. I am very grateful.
Not overly informative.......2005-01-16
Honestly, the only way to help a loved one understand depression is to talk to them about it. Do some research on the internet about the symptoms, common issues and what to look out for. I don't expect someone to read a book about depression because no case is the same.
A depressed person says..........2004-08-23
The person while he gives good advice in some areas but not in others. The book ignores some of the real and unsolvable causes of depression such as, the crises of expectations with regards to oneself and how society operates on the whole.
Some people are and will be depressed through their biology/neurology throughout life no matter how successful they are. You can't ignore people who have everything in regards to resources yet kill themselves or are hopelessly miserable. How can one have all those resources, doctors, therapists, and the best medicine and alternatives can offer at ones disposal and then still be depressed for instance?
A failure to understand that some people are victims of the laws of genetics, environment and nature of society... permanently. Many times people are also brought to the brink through our cut throat and uncaring capitalist society. Case in point: Many people commit suicide due to financial issues they cannot get out of which many aren't there own fault, debt accumulated through just paying for a roof over your head, means to get to work and the 'true' necessities of modern working life.
Customer Reviews:
A must read for anyone affected by another's mental disorder.......1998-11-17
I have tried to secure more copies of this book for a course I teach to loved ones of those struggling with brain disorders but have been unsuccessful. I have even written to the publisher but received no reply. This book shows how essential it is for well family members to appropriately respond to their ill relative's chemical imbalance not only for the benefit of the one with the disorder but the family member as well. I refer to this book often in dealing with chemical imbalance in family members.
A salvation for my wife and for our marriage........1997-06-23
Our lives were ruined by my wife's depression and I unknowingly was becoming "fused" into her illness. We argued constantly. She threatened suicide. I threatened divorce. We were fighting a war that had no end and blamed each other.
We now understand how the contagious force of depression was infecting our lives. We both take medication and have learned how to manage our communication effectively
Book Description
Depression is a common disorder, still surrounded by ignorance, fear and prejudice. About one in ten people suffer it to some significant degree at least once in their lifetime. The risk is twice as high in women as men, and it produces great suffering and disability, to sufferers and those who care about them.
Psychologist, Gwendoline Smith, suffered clinical depression herself and then fully appreciated how difficult it was for loved ones to be supportive and effective.
In Sharing the Load she faces these issues and combines personal experience, clinical information and commonsense advice. Sharing the Load includes how to help those suffering from post-partum and adolescent depression and offers guidance to all those dealing with depression.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book!.......2000-10-19
Extremely insightful and helpful on a practical level.
Read This Book: You May Need It Some Day.......2000-10-13
Ms Smith's book provides a highly readable and empathetic (without being patronizing)resource for anyone living with depression or for those just hoping to understand. The usefulness of the professional advice offered is peppered with her own experience of this debilitating disease which seems to make the book more relevant than if it was written from the perspective of an academic.
If you are supporting a depressed person read this.......2000-10-12
This book is so good. It has changed the way I focus on the issues of depression. I feel empowered by reading this book.
Marj Noble
Help at my finger tips.......2000-10-12
I found this book (and I have read many) to be informative,easy to follow and have a user friendly format. I would highly recomend its reading to any one looking for help in this given area.
You May Need This Book One Day.......2000-10-12
Ms Smith provides a highly readable, empathetic resource for anyone living with depression. All options for coping with this debilitating disease are covered including valuable sections to assist family members. The book is peppered with the author's own experience of depression which adds value to the professional information included.
Book Description
A clinical psychologist and expert on depression updates the book that has helped thousands with its combination of professional advice and comfort
There are few circumstances in life as hard and at the same time as important as being a friend to a person who is suffering from depression. What to Do When Someone You Love Is Depressed offers guidance to the friends and family of a depressed person on how to keep one’s own spirits up and at the same time do what is best to help a loved one get through a difficult time. Among the many subjects addressed are
• the warning signs of serious illness
• how to maintain intimacy and communication
• the most successful forms of treatment
• what to do when someone threatens suicide
This updated edition addresses readers’ questions and provides new and expanded information on
• how to choose the right psychiatrist
• the role and limits of medication
• resistant depression
• the link between depression and chronic illness
• specific challenging situations and advice on handling them
Customer Reviews:
"There is a continuum between simply having the blues to suffering from a full-blown clinical depression.".......2007-09-04
Co-authored by Mitch Golent, Ph.D. and his wife, Susan K Golent, Ph.D., this reissue includes more information than the first edition, addressing the most immediate effects of depression, its impact on close family members and specific suggestions for coping with the situation. The first part is devoted to "Understanding Depression", the who, the why and the impact on family members. Later chapters are action-oriented, defining the role of the relative, comforting a depressed loved one, treatment through psychotherapy, available drug therapies, resistant depression, depression and chronic illness, diagnosis, alternative therapies, etc.
No longer cursed with the stigma of mental illness, depression is much more common in the general public, facilitating a broader discussion, many people aware of relatives and friends who battle for normalcy and a return to a functional life. Having already experienced the many issues for family members of a depressed loved one, I was more interested in the author's take on surviving the emotional toll of depression and the long-term effects on family members, including inherent complications, such as chronic depression and bi-polar disorder, the more challenging aspects of the illness that do not readily respond to psychology or drug therapy.
The authors do list specific measures that allow the family member to be helpful without damaging himself, creating an environment of positive reinforcement by keeping a journal, attending to outside friendships, continuing familiar routines and seeking relief when necessary. It is imperative to remain emotionally healthy and supportive without harming one's own emotional and physical health. Primarily directed toward the well-being of the ally of the depressed individual, family members can take hope from learning some basic rules of self-care when faced with the depression of a loved one. There are lists of questions to determine whether someone you love (or yourself) is experiencing depression and lists of suggestions for creating a supportive environment.
Choosing a book about depression is difficult, but once there is a diagnosis, the friend or family member can begin to educate himself about the particulars of the disease and define his role in supporting the patient. What works well for one may be ineffective for another; what is helpful in this book may not be thorough enough for someone with special issues. Given the broad approach, this book acts as a primer, an introduction to depression, the diagnosis and treatments available, allowing the reader to familiarize himself with terminology and therapies. In the same vein as "I'm OK, You're OK", this book supports the family member in dealing with a very complicated disease, reminding him that the first priority is taking care of oneself. Luan Gaines/2007.
Book Description
With pasta, the possibilities are almost endless, from simple and cozy to elegant and sophisticated. It's something the whole family will eat, from toddlers to teenagers, and it's often quicker to make than waiting for the delivery man. With a food this versatile, it's just about impossible to go wrong! The only problem? Finding enough great pasta recipes! With Betty Crocker's New Pasta Cookbook, your pasta problems are solved -- easily, deliciously, and with an extra helping of creativity. Of course you'll find the classics here, such as spaghetti and meatballs -- and so much more. Enjoy an entire chapter devoted to fabulous lasagnas, rush to Pasta in a Pinch for dinners in 20 minutes -- or less& mdash; and sample new pasta twists, such as Fettuccine Carbonara with Prosciutto and Zucchini. Looking for low-fat fare? There's an entire chapter, with appealing choices such as Chicken Penne a la Marengo and Teriyaki Mushroom Noodles. Ready to move beyond tuna noodle casserole? Venture into the chapter on soups, stews and casseroles, for hearty meals -- Rigatoni Pizza Stew, Santa Fe Chicken-Tortellini Casserole, or Seafood Stew with Orzo. Want some cool ideas for pasta salads? Enjoy an entire chapter of salad recipes. And then there's entertaining -- pasta's the ticket! Treat your guests to Pasta Bundles with Chevre, Harvest Torte or Capellini with Lobster. Finally, learn how to make your own sauces -- even your own fresh pasta! Everything you'll ever want is right here -- terrific recipes, a great glossary, easy photographs to identify the many types of pasta, wonderful photographs of the recipes serving suggestions, and the scoop on ingredients. So put the water on to boil -- it's pasta tonight!
Customer Reviews:
Pasta Cook Book.......2007-07-28
This is a very good book on Pasta and I have added the book to my cooking library.
Betty Crocker, God Bless You!.......2000-11-08
Yes Folks, I think Betty Crocker is the all time best and most emancipated Women's writer. We need more recipes by women, and recipes about making Pasta are doubly important. This easy to use book instructs us how to appease our little starving children and hungry hubbies. New Pasta is a revolutionary book about that tasty member of the food group, and is guaranteed to satisfy all palates! Eat Pasta everyday! And with this book you CAN! Add cheese whiz to these recipes to create an even more enjoyable, rustic, and all american meal.
Possibly the Premier Pasta Cookbook.......1999-04-13
This book contains a wide variety of meats and sauses in easy-to-follow directions. Thorough description of pasta types and what pasta matches to what type of sause. Excellent book!
Book Description
Betty Crocker's Best Recipes for Pasta, a tempting paperback filled with more than 100 pasta dishes!
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