My Brother's Keeper

This book is written by a devoted and loving sister about her brother who suffers a stroke and the subsequent journey they share in his rehabilitation.  It gave me a real insight into the effects of a stroke and also an understanding into the difficulties the uninsured face in the USA.  This very detailed book could have done with some editing - it was very long and a little repetitive, for example, the author did not need to explain that 'Bill' was her husband after mentioning him countless times previously.  I also felt she was quite disloyal to her husband whose life was also turned upside down by the shift in focus of his wife's life.  I hope this is seen as helpful criticism in order to improve the book for others.  I was interested to look up Tracy's website - loved his paintings!  I hope Tracy's independence continues to improve.

What an amazing book!  Wendy Mac Ewan Kroger's writing was easy to read and easy to follow.  I felt like I was there, involved in the conversation.  If I'm ever in a similar situation, I am now better prepared.  Her humor and strength were apparent throughout the book and I truly enjoyed reading it.

Following a major stroke of her brother the author became his caregiver. This story is about a lesson to be learned when you walk down the path of caring head on for your sibling, how she suffered a myriad of difficulties, medical knowledge, power of attorney, etc. So many people are carers for their family and so many dont understand the pitfalls which lie ahead, but you must read this story. She shares the highs and lows.

This story is both heart breaking and heart warming. It also includes so much valuable information for caretakers. I really wish I'd had this book while taking care of my Grandmother. It would have made a lot of things more clear and much easier. Kroger has done a very thorough job researching different issues and wading through the red tape, which I think helps to make this book not only invaluable but ESSENTIAL for a caregiver and their family. Also, her beautiful spirit, giving nature and unconditional love for her brother brightly shines from within the pages. I will be suggesting this book to everyone I know that is a caregiver or knows another person who is a caregiver.

*I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley & Black Rose Writing in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.

This book is a must for all care givers. It shows how much one may have to fight the government to get results for loved ones. The author's writing was very straight forward and easy to understand. I recommend this book. Good book with information that would be very useful in these type of situations. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the ARC of this book in return for my honest review. I wish the author well. You are a blessing