Center City, MN (June 4, 2018) – As the "Silver Tsunami" of the Baby Boomer generation grows older and more people of all ages face chronic health conditions, increasing numbers of Americans are becoming caregivers and suddenly finding it more difficult, in turn, to take care of themselves.
For tackling this important topic, author Cynthia Orange's Take Good Care, from Hazelden Publishing, was honored recently with a coveted Nautilus Book Award, recognizing it as a Better Book for a Better World.
The Nautilus Book Awards spotlights works that radiate hope, offer enriching perspectives, and point to a more positive future for individuals and society.
"Caregiving is a noble and compassionate undertaking, but it's also easy to become over involved in another person's life and needs when giving care," Orange said. "In Take Good Care, I wanted to help caregivers overcome the burdensome expectations and resentments that often accompany codependent relationships and instead find joy, purpose and engagement in caregiving."
Take Good Care brings together compelling testimonies from a wide range of caregivers, advice from leading experts in the field, and Orange's own hard-won wisdom to capture the subtle differences between caretaking and caregiving.
"This book has really been resonating with readers," Orange added. "It's gratifying to know the Nautilus Book Awards recognized the importance of this subject and found the book's insights and solutions valuable."
Orange, a St. Paul resident, is also the author of the Nautilus Award-winning book Shock Waves: A Practical Guide to Living with a Loved One's PTSD. She is the facilitator of a caregivers' support group and has published hundreds of articles about addiction, recovery, parenting, PTSD and caregiving.
About Hazelden Publishing
Hazelden Publishing provides products and services to help people recognize, understand, and overcome addiction and closely related problems. A heritage of innovation—that's what Hazelden Publishing is all about. The innovation started in 1954, when Hazelden bought the rights to a little black book written by Richmond Walker. The book's format was untried—a brief meditation followed by a daily reading and prayer. Hazelden's second president, Patrick Butler, possessed the vision to see the book's potential. The book launched Hazelden's publishing operations by selling almost 5,000 copies in its first year. Since then, Twenty-Four Hours a Day has sold over eight million copies in 30 countries. Today, the goal of Hazelden Publishing is to transform proven-effective, time-tested principles into practical tools and publish real-world resources that are accessible for all experience levels and all learning styles. Learn more at Hazelden Publishing's online bookstore.