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Changing Destinies
Changing Destinies by Louis H. Falik is the biography of Professor Reuven Feuerstein written by Louis H. Falik. In this memoir, Louis H. Falik captures the experience and honor of working alongside Prof. Feuerstein and his many contributions. The author goes into detail about Professor Feuerstein’s accomplishments and the techniques he created. We get an in-depth look at Feuerstein’s life as it progresses in time.
Author Falik explores Feuerstein’s ancestry, culture, lifestyle, works, and thoughts, and much of the information in the book is from the professor himself. While covering the events of the personal life of Reuven, he has also elaborated in detail on the political and social conditions of those times. The Jewish culture has been explored and explained, people’s situation and mental faculties when war wages have been depicted, the way the family struggled with happiness and sorrow, Reuven’s love for his family, work, colleagues, and many more instances make the protagonist a real personality.
Reuven was not just a professor but a person who impacted many lives throughout his life. He was involved with many active groups that helped in the betterment of society. Reuven’s impact on the academic community is vast, and this garners a special place in history for him. He was focused on the welfare of the people. His researches and actions were help-oriented. He wanted the world to be a better and more accessible place for people on the borderlines instead of just revolving around a few privileged ones.
The author’s writing comes off as scholarly and packed with research and theories. The facts are there, the events described in detail, but the feeling of exhilaration after reading about Reuven’s success or the sorrows after reading about his challenges touched me emotionally. Overall, this memoir contains a lot of substance and information filled with Reuven’s accomplishments and how he impacted the people who came into contact with him. I will recommend this book to people who want to know each and every life achievement of Professor Reuven Feuerstein, especially if they are taking courses in Psychology.
Pages: 376 | ASIN : B07XJ9JSVV
Thank You for Giving Me an Interesting Life
Marilynn is the love of Louis’ life. Unfortunately, Marilynn also suffers from a form of dementia, and grows farther and farther away from her husband, her family, and her friends as she spirals into decline. Thank You for Giving Me an Interesting Life, by Dr. Louis H. Falik, recounts the struggles, along with the touching moments, that come along with slowly losing a spouse to dementia. The book follows the entire course of Marilynn and Louis’ relationship, beginning with their first few dates at college and ending with her passing. No matter what point they are in their relationship, Falik strives to provide an accurate account of their relationship dynamics and how they help each other to grow, both emotionally and professionally.
In writing this book, Falik isn’t afraid to describe all the thoughts and emotions that come with being a caregiver to a person suffering through dementia. From moments of joy when Marilynn has a sudden recollection to moments of unfounded anger at her inability to do what she used to be capable of doing, Falik refuses to sugarcoat anything. As someone who has had a family member pass from Alzheimer’s and therefore saw much of the caretaking process, I can understand these feelings. Falik’s personal account is validating, as many of these feelings can seem shameful and alienating when you first experience them. Additionally, I appreciate that Falik begins his story before Marilynn had dementia since I feel that society tends to just see the disability or disease before they acknowledge the individual. By describing her life before dementia, Falik humanizes her.
The author’s style of writing is science and reason-based and comes off a little bit like you’re in a classroom setting, but I also felt educated on dementia and how it affects someone. As Falik himself mentions, he is very science and reason-based, and his writing reflects that mentality. The author does emphasize his feelings and connection with Marilynn making you fall in love with their relationship.
Thank You for Giving Me an Interesting Life, by Dr. Louis H. Falik, is a great book for those who want to have a better understanding of dementia and how it affects others and their loved ones.
Pages: 111 | ASIN : B08GLKM3CC
The Second Time Around
The Second Time Around is an educational guide for readers who are looking for a significant and meaningful relationship. Authors Louis Falik and Vera David are both practitioners in the field of psychology and, after losing their spouses to illnesses, have come together to write a book to share their experiences and knowledge.
This enlightening book is based on their own journey but can be used as a tool for anyone who has lost their significant other. The authors dive deep into many topics such as finding intimacy after losing someone, finding your self-worth, the changes we face as we get older, preparing for a new relationship, the differences in lifestyles and much more.
The authors are in the later stages of their lives so they have seen and experienced a lot and that wealth of knowledge is laid out as a roadmap for readers. Older readers will find much of their guidance and advice resonates and make sense. All the advice that is offered in the book is easily understood, pragmatic and actionable, making this a practical guide rather than theoretical ideology.
Even though much of the advice comes from losing someone and venturing out into the world afterward, I feel as though this book would be beneficial to anyone who is in the dating world. For example, I live in an era where internet ghosting is a normal thing. Someone just randomly stops communicating with you without any explanation, answers, or closure and that is usually hard to cope with and move on from. This book will help you understand intimacy and help you pick yourself back up after such disappointment.
The Second Time Around is an informative personal development book that I highly recommend to those who have suffered from loss or disappointment in their intimate lives. The author’s experiences will help readers cope, move on and develop a strong and worthwhile relationship with someone special.
Pages: 218 | ASIN: B09B4L9K21
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