Bøger af Joy Johnston

Bright and full of energy, Destiny is excited to meet her grandmother's new dog, but Murphy is so slow he's more like a turtle than a dog! Destiny tries hard to be friends with Murphy, but his slow pace frustrates her. In a magical moment at the park, Murphy shows Destiny all the wonderful things in the world around her that she's missed in her need for speed.¿Murphy the slow dog won't win any races, but he will win the hearts of children and parents alike while demonstrating the benefits of patience. Slow Dog, inspired by a real-life rescue dog, celebrates moving at one's own pace.

Not everyone is born a natural caregiver. One moment, digital journalist Joy Johnston is a cynical workaholic with an underwater mortgage. The next moment, she faces the responsibility of caring for her eccentric mother who's battling colon cancer, just six months after her father's death from Alzheimer's. As an only child, she has no choice but to slap on the latex gloves, and get to know more about her mother - and herself - than she ever imagined possible. The road from reluctance to resilience is bumpy and splattered with bodily fluids, but it also offers unforgettable lessons. Who knew you could learn how to change a colostomy bag on YouTube, or that hospice nurses like telling dirty jokes? Peppered with snarky humor, vivid observations, and poignant honesty, this essay collection will resonate with anyone drafted into a family health crisis.