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In an inspirational, compassionate book that puts a personal face on the AIDS crisis, Dr. Charles Garfield--the originator of the Shanti caregivers model used worldwide--weaves together impassioned first-person caregiver accounts with insightful commentaries on the collective experience to be gained from each individual's story.
Synopsis:
Drawing on the real-life stories of twenty exemplary caregivers, Dr. Charles Garfield explains the widely used Shanti caregivers model he originated-and shows how to set limits, avoid burnout, accept gratitude, and grapple with issues of life and death when caring for people with HIV/AIDS.
Sometimes My Heart Goes Numb (Harvest Book)
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Charles Garfield
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Drawing on the real-life stories of twenty exemplary caregivers, Dr. Charles Garfield explains the widely used Shanti caregivers model he originated-and shows how to set limits, avoid burnout, accept gratitude, and grapple with issues of life and death when caring for people with HIV/AIDS.
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