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January 23, 2013

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Following are the advance reviews from industry experts, media and book reviewers for Sherri Snelling’s A Cast of Caregivers.

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Photo: The Carter Center

Photo: The Carter Center

“These stories capture the essence of the emotional rewards as well as the turmoil that one experiences as a caregiver.”

–Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter

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“…a ‘home run’… informative and inspiring for those preparing for or engaged in a caregiving journey.”

–Dr. Leisa Easom, Executive Director – Rosalynn Carter Caregiving Institute 

AARP

“Well-researched, delightfully readable…smart advice…thumbs way up!”

–Sally Abrahms, AARP caregiving blogger

alzheimer's association

“…a living, breathing, upbeat conversation replete with valuable information, resources and practical advice – no caregiver should be without it!”

–Richard Della Penna, M.D. and Alzheimer’s Association national board member 

Kirkus-Reviews

“Snelling’s authoritative debut offers expert advice and relatable celebrity stories for families and friends struggling to balance caregiving with everyday life…a sourcebook like this will likely be reassuring and essential…a smart, informative manual intended to help people take care of their loved ones while also taking care of themselves.”

Kirkus Reviews

Motion Picture TV Fund

A Cast of Caregivers demonstrates Hollywood’s commitment to the noble notion of caring for our own… we applaud Sherri Snelling for shining her spotlight… on each of us who are caring for a loved one.”

–Ken Scherer, CEO – Motion Picture & TV Fund Foundation

Mary Furlong Turning Silver Into Gold

“Corporate America needs to buy this book to understand the issues facing their workforce and how Sherri Snelling can help them navigate. This is not just a U.S. issue – the complexities of aging societies are the next global phenomenon and this books speaks to the fundamental tools every world citizen needs to care for our loved ones.”

–Mary Furlong, PhD., author of Turning Silver Into Gold

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“Sherri Snelling has done it! Her book thoughtfully and with creative flair provides what caregivers need – an organized roadmap for what they can do to get the help they need for themselves and their loved ones. Whether caring for an aging parent, a child with a special need or a spouse coping with an unexpected life challenge, Snelling has captured the very best ways for caregivers to cope with expert advice and unifying celebrity stories. Bravo!”

–Hal Chapel, CEO – Lotsa Helping Hands

Caring dot com

“Upbeat, fun and practical – a welcome addition to the space!”

–Andy Cohen, CEO – Caring.com

Carescout

“Snelling gets it…you will laugh, you will cry reading these stories – but most of all you will learn you are not alone.”

–Robert Bua, President – CareScout, a Genworth company

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“Sherri Snelling is one of the smartest people I know on the subject of caregiving… her expertise is especially timely and valuable.”

–Rich Eisenberg, Sr. Editor – PBS NextAvenue.org

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“…an eye-opening book that will be a great help and comfort to the many caregivers in American society…quite fascinating”

Foreward Reviews

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“As a nurse I am a professional caregiver. As a daughter I have been a caregiver…Wow! I wish I’d had a copy of A Cast of Caregivers while my mom struggled with Alzheimer’s. This book contains the answers you’re looking for…it is brilliant.’’

–Karyn Buxman, RN, MSN, author – What’s So Funny About…Diabetes

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“…this is a long overdue book…brilliant…lighthearted…superb…the lessons learned apply in a variety of areas in our life.”

–Lori LaBey, CEO & Founder – Alzheimer’s Speaks

Advance Reviews 2.22.13

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