{"title":"Dasha Kiper","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the enlightening works of \u003cem\u003eDasha Kiper\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for her insightful contributions to the \u003cem\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Wellness\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Kiper captivates readers with her profound understanding of the human mind and the challenges it faces, especially concerning cognitive and psychological health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCentral to this collection is the acclaimed title, \u003cem\u003eTravellers to Unimaginable Lands\u003c\/em\u003e. In this compelling read, Kiper explores the intricate landscape of cognitive decline and the journeys undertaken by both patients and caregivers. Her empathetic narrative is not only informative but also serves as a guiding light for those navigating these often daunting experiences. By combining scientific insight with human stories, Kiper opens the door to greater understanding and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our selection of Dasha Kiper's work to discover thoughtful perspectives and invaluable insights that touch upon the depths of mental well-being and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"travellers-to-unimaginable-lands-by-dasha-kiper-9781800816190","title":"Travellers to Unimaginable Lands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA husband believes his wife is an imposter. A man's sudden, intense Catholic piety provokes his wife. A mother and daughter struggle to come to terms with the disease that intensifies an already dependent relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt their root, these existential dilemmas grow out of long-established patterns of behaviour that bind together patients and caregivers. \u003ci\u003eTravellers to Unimaginable Lands\u003c\/i\u003e explores the complex and profound psychology of caregiving, illuminating how the healthy brain's biases and intuitions make caring for people with dementia disorders so profoundly and inherently difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending neuroscience, psychology, philosophy and literature with beautifully-observed case studies, Kiper illuminates the underlying mental mechanisms behind carers' experiences, dispels the myth of the perfect caregiver and, in the process, opens the door to understanding and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46522823540972,"sku":"9781800816190","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4261993482829.jpg?v=1749044719"},{"product_id":"travellers-to-unimaginable-lands-by-dasha-kiper-9781800816206","title":"Travellers to Unimaginable Lands","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Guardian 'Best ideas book of 2023'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The best book I have ever read that explores the effect on the brain of the carer, when someone has dementia' Professor June Andrews, author of Dementia: The One-Stop Guide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDasha Kiper was twenty-five when she first became the live-in carer for a Holocaust survivor with Alzheimer's disease. She soon discovered the emotional strain and challenges of caring for a person whose condition disrupts the rules of time, order and continuity. In \u003cem\u003eTravellers to Unimaginable Lands\u003c\/em\u003e, Kiper explores the complex and profound psychology of caregiving, illuminating how the healthy brain's biases and intuitions make caring for people with dementia disorders so profoundly and inherently difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending neuroscience, psychology, philosophy and literature with beautifully-observed case studies, Kiper illuminates the underlying mental mechanisms behind carers' experiences, dispels the myth of the perfect caregiver and, in the process, opens the door to understanding and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833797431532,"sku":"9781800816206","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4262153482829.jpg?v=1758482007"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dasha-kiper.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}