Reader Comments
I am a 79 year old retired United Methodist Pastor. My wife and I have just finished reading your book Living With Purpose In A Worn-Out Body . We were deeply moved with appreciation and admiration for your work. We have ordered six copies to give to the chaplain of our United Methodist retirement community here in Topeka, Kansas. I have "told" our preacher-son that he needs to get it for his congregation. Thank you for this gift.
Merris Brady
I can't believe someone as young as Missy could have such an insight in the mind of an older person. Congrats.
Betty Phelps
Every chapter of Missy's book deals with valid concerns of our precious elderly loved ones. Having cared for my parents in their declining years, I can relate to the shared concerns of both parents and adult children. Missy has very aptly honored her parents as well as all others with her devotional guide.
Julie Morris
Perfect book for those who are aging and feel purposeles. This is a much needed book which can encourage those who are frail. I gave one to a man whose wife is in a nursing home. She has a perfectly clear mind but her body is worn out. He said he was so grateful for the book...he reads it to her each day and she derives such comfort from it.
Gloria Bishop
I bought this book for an elderly friend of mine immediately after its release. She loves it! It is a great encouragement to her. I am a pastor and have recommended it to members of my congregation several times since. Thank you, Missy, for writing this book!
Abril Goforth
A wonderful book shining the spotlight of God's love into the sometimes dark corners of elderly life. My 92 year old mother discovered this book and shared it with me. We are both finding kindred thoughts in its pages, and we are encouraged! Finally, a book to inspire and bring much needed hope!
Susan Redstone
I bought this book to use with my patients. I facilitate an outpatient gero-psych therapy group and also assist the social worker in the nursing home our facility operates. This book exceeded my expectations! One of our patients was so touched by it; we sent it home with her. We've purchased 10 more. We have the best discussions with our patients after praying and studying with this resource.
V . Votaw
God is good! And God has blessed Missy Buchanan with the ability to relate what it is to be one of the frail elderly. My mother died last year at the age of 93, and reading through Missy's pages I am reminded again and again of how she endured those years of her failing health with such hope and grace. I plan to share her book with the Stephen Ministers in our church, as several are caring for some of our older church members. It is perfect for this ministry.
Marilyn Hamilton
Missy Buchanan has written a wonderful book. She has a very great understanding and feeling for us older folks. As I read the vaious pages I so very often found myself saying, "yes,yes. that is how it is.". I plan to re-read this book soon as it is so inspirng. It is the kind of book you wish would just keep going on and on.
John B. Quinlan
Dear Missy,
My mum has just passed away aged 92 and I just wanted to let you know what comfort your wonderful book “Living with Purpose in a Worn-out Body had given her. By way of background I will tell our story in connection with your book.
One day, a few months after her move, I was pushing her in her wheelchair through a Christian book shop. During the shopping expedition we were browsing the aisles of adult books and she suddenly said, “I wish they would publish something for people like me”. I didn’t understand what she meant. Then by chance I came across a link to your book. Then out of the blue a short time later she told me that your book was the most perfect thing she could ever have asked for. Apart from the comforting empathetic words she was taken by the fact that no matter where you are in the world people are the same. Mum died a couple of weeks ago after only 2 days of illness so that was a blessing. She knew she was suddenly very ill, (she was never ill, had not been in hospital for nearly 50 years). I have been sorting through mum’s belongings and came across your book. I felt remiss as we had talked about how she could contact you to say thank you for your book, but I didn’t get around to arranging it. So now I am looking at your book. It is very well thumbed and the pages quite bent at the edges from constant use.
Thank you for taking the time to write this book and giving much meaning to my mum’s life and no doubt countless others.
Ken Donnelly
