Masquerade. by Fisher, Mary - 1989

Simcha Press, Caulfield, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. XII, 112 pages, original illustrated dust jacket. This collection of stories by Mary Fisher is based on her interviews with residents of a nursing home. It provides important insights into the minds of some of these residents. We see most importantly that many of these people have retained their intellectual capacity despite their external appearances -- this book should serve as a reminder to all of us who care for older people, be that at a personal level or at a professional level, never to forget that we are caring for individuals who have come from various backgrounds and who have different needs. -- Dr David Fonda, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital -- from the foreword the book a secondhand there is no damage to describe. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category:… Read More

Simcha Press, Caulfield, Victoria, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. XII, 116 pages, last four pages blank intentionally, in colour illustrated dust jacket. The rear fold over flap has a small crease on the lower corner. Slight rubbing to the bottom edge and top edge of the spine of the dust jacket. "This collection of stories by Mary Fisher is based on her interviews with residents of a nursing home. It provides important insights into the minds of some of these residents. We see most importantly that many of these people have retained their intellectual capacity despite their external appearances -- this book should serve as a reminder to all of us who care for older people, be that at a personal level or at a professional level, never to forget that we are caring for individuals who have come from various backgrounds and who have different needs. " -- Dr David Fonda, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital -- from the foreword Size: 8vo - over 7¾" -… Read More

Simcha Press, Caulfield, Victoria, 1989. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Signed by the Author on the 1st Page. XII, 116 pages, last four pages blank intentionally, in colour illustrated dust jacket. The author has inscribed it twice on the free end page, once as Mary Fisher and once as Malka . The book shows no damage. "This collection of stories by Mary Fisher is based on her interviews with residents of a nursing home. It provides important insights into the minds of some of these residents. We see most importantly that many of these people have retained their intellectual capacity despite their external appearances -- this book should serve as a reminder to all of us who care for older people, be that at a personal level or at a professional level, never to forget that we are caring for individuals who have come from various backgrounds and who have different needs. " -- Dr David Fonda, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital -- from the foreword Size: 8vo - over… Read More