by Jane Heller
After nearly a decade of promoting best-selling authors, JANE HELLER became one herself. Her thirteen novels of romantic comedy, nine of which have been sold to Hollywood for movies and television, are now entertaining readers around the world. Jane lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her husband, Michael Forester.
JANE HELLER thought she’d found her dream husband in handsome, healthy Michael—until he turned out to be a “frequent flier,” the term hospital personnel use to refer to patients who land in the E.R. more often than the average person goes to Starbucks. Afflicted with Crohn’s disease, Michael wasn’t so healthy after all, and Jane learned that being a caregiver can strain even the most solid relationships.
With her trademark wit, Jane shares her experiences—from how to get that cranky surgeon to talk to you to why men should never go to a doctor without a woman along. Throughout, she consults her “roundtable” of caregivers, such as Emmy Award-winning actor Victor Garber and “Dear Abby” columnist Jeanne Phillips, to answer the question “Am I the only one who feels this way?” Plus, advice from experts brings you the most up-to-date guidance on staying healthy—and sane—while caring for a loved one.
Whether you’re wrestling with the decision to place Mom in a nursing home, confronting the challenges of having a chronically or critically ill spouse, or coping with the stress of raising a sick child, Jane is your trusty companion in this personal and invaluable resource.
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