In sickness as in health
Subtitle: helping couples cope with the complexities of illness
By: Barbara Kivowitz and Roanne Weisman
Contributors: Weisman, Roanne, 1952-
Publisher: Roundtree Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Petaluma, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781937359133
Subjects: Family relationships; Marriage; Sick
Description: "In Sickness As In Health includes dozens of real couples\2019 frank discussions of navigating the medical maze. For most, a health crisis means both partners need to recalibrate their roles in the new reality of their relationship. The book offers tips and how-to advice from a variety of experts interviewed from the medical, spiritual, and legal realms. \201CFor couples, illness is never a solo flight,\201D write Barbara Kivowitz and Roanne Weisman, co-authors of In Sickness As In Health. Having both been devastated by health crises, they know first-hand how illness affects relationships.mines their professional and personal experiences dealing with life-changing health events. When sickness or tragedy come calling, they do not ask if you are ready for them. This book will help people feel less alone and frightened in their most trying times. In Sickness As In Health is a power tool not just for the suffering partner, but for the well one, their caregivers and family and friends who love them."--Publisher description.