David Burgess's newly released "The Long Journey Home: A Love Story in Dementia" is a heartfelt testament to the devotion one bears as a partner.
"The Long Journey Home: A Love Story in Dementia" from Christian Faith Publishing author David Burgess is a moving memoir of the author's devotion, heartbreak, and faith during the years, months, and up to the final moment of his loving wife Carol's life journey.
MEADVILLE, Pa., Feb. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "The Long Journey Home: A Love Story in Dementia": a heartfelt exploration of a shared journey of the many months leading to the moment Carol reached her heavenly home. "The Long Journey Home: A Love Story in Dementia" is the creation of published author David Burgess, a US Army veteran, native of Hawaii, and retired pastor who left the ministry to care for his beloved wife.
Burgess shares in The Long Journey Home, Pastor Burgess who, with his wife Carol, invited people to journey with them on tours to various locations in the world, now invites you and me to join them in their final tour, as Carol takes The Long Journey Home with Pastor Burgess right by her side all the way home. Discover what he means as he comments in his book, 'No matter how much we try to prepare for the loss of a loved one, we should expect our souls to hurt, perhaps even to the point of devastation,' yet 'there is a living hope even in the darkest moments of our lives.' Join Pastor Burgess on The Long Journey Home as Carol's husband, caregiver, friend, and pastor as he discovers a deeper kind of love for Carol that he never fully knew as it grew and blossomed into a 'living faith and hope' in the promises of a loving God. The truths you will learn on this journey will bless you so that you too can be a greater blessing in the lives of your loved ones.
—Rev. Galen Gruelke, officiating pastor at Carol's funeral and interment
"Such a heartwarming story! A must read. The author tenderly takes us on a journey through his wife's devastating diagnosis to their final goodbye. This story is meant for you if you're in a committed relationship or if you are a person of faith.
—Suzanne Williams, with her daughter Erinne, introduced in chapter 12"
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, David Burgess's new book is a powerful exploration of the author's bereavement.
Readers will find themselves on a moving journey with the author as they experience firsthand the care, compassion, and devastation of caring for a loved one in the long road to Carol's heavenly home.
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Consumers can purchase "The Long Journey Home: A Love Story in Dementia" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about "The Long Journey Home: A Love Story in Dementia," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
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