Anne-Marie Erickson and Patricia Hoolihan in conversation

In her deeply personal and daringly original memoir in essays, Anne-Marie Erickson lays bare the onset of dementia and eventual passing of her husband from the disease. The writing is lyrical, yet accessible, as it weaves together considerations of consciousness and selfhood with insights gained from fairy tales, poetry, word origins, art, mythologies, philosophy, and spiritual traditions. Infused with the author's love and compassion, this compelling memoir pierces the mysteries of living and dying.

Anne-Marie Erickson was born in the western Minnesota prairie town of Benson, thegranddaughter of Norwegian immigrants. She attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, whereshe earned a B.A. in American Studies. Following a move to northern Minnesota, she received aM.A. in English from Bemidji State University. For many years, she was a freelance writer. Herjournalism, poetry, essays, and book reviews have appeared in regional publications; this is herfirst book. She taught English at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, andMangold Institute, in Madrid, Spain. She currently writes, reads, gardens, andenjoys the lakes, walking paths, music, and visual arts available in Grand Rapids. For moreinformation, visit anne-marie-erickson-books.com.

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Hands and Heart Together: Daily Meditations for Caregivers provides day-at-a-time sustenance for those who are caring for loved ones. The need for daily encouragement among this population is staggering; there are over 43 million family caregivers in the U.S., according to AARP. Here is a book that is easily accessible; each short meditation illuminates an aspect of caregiving and closes with an uplifting message. Heartfelt inspiration and hands-on understanding fill these pages as well as a deep and gentle encouragement to honor both the burdens and beautiful gifts of this journey; its path provides untold opportunities for meaningful moments. Any caregiver who reads these will feel understood and invited to more fully embrace the significance of their journey - a day at a time.

Patricia Hoolihan’s most recent book, Hands and Heart Together – Daily Meditations for Caregivers was published by Holy Cow! Press in 2021. Her previous books include a memoir titled Storm Prayers – Retrieving and Reimagining Matters of the Soul, published by North Star Press. A long time writing instructor at The Loft in Minneapolis and previously at Metropolitan State University, she loves being part of other writers’ discovery of their own stories. She lives in MInneapolis with her husband and Bucky the cat.

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