The 31-Day Guide to Caregiving

MARY BANKS' caregiving book is meant to encourage and support anyone who is taking care of the elderly, sick or disadvantaged. She talks about physical care, emotional care; such as being a good listener, talking and giving reassurance. Mary stresses the importance of taking care of yourself as a good caregiver. Mary was given many praises from family, friends, neighbors, doctors and nurses for taking such good care of her own mother before her mother made her transition. Her mother's driver, "Ray" sent a statement: "Please allow me to thank you Mary! I will tell you from what I witnessed that it was very pleasing to see you always there for her. I hope that I will be able to be like you for my mother and I wish that I have a daughter who would also treat me like you treated her." Mary wants every caregiver to be a good witness to others. Mary inspires you on each page. The book also introduces Jesus to anyone who doesn't know Him. Mary's series, "An Attitude of Expectancy" is part-memoirs and part-testimonial tips based on her years of recording life events. They are filled with stories that her relatives told her as a young girl. They all encourage people to learn to never give up and to strive for the very best. She writes that some of our problems may be there for a long time in order to teach us and in order for us to see how long it takes our hearts to become humble. Her books are filled with unexpected experiences, love, pain and even rejection. She compels people to check their circle for people who drain energy. This series of books encourages you to learn from mistakes. She shares testimonies in order to bless others. Her series explains that we are all born to love. Her books explain that success is not about our possessions; but rather about relationships. The series encourages forgiveness to gain complete love and peace within ourselves. Mary is the third child born to an African American family on Chicago's southside. She graduated from DePaul University and has six degrees including an honorary doctorate of divinity and a doctorate of Philosophy. She retired from law enforcement and spends time volunteering and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Her hope is that this series of books will allow people to know that they are never alone. GOD LOVES YOU!!!