Helping Hands discussion

We don't always have to give the gift of service or self. We might want to have something under the tree, or on the porch, or somewhere to place something for another.

Anyone have any suggestions? This thread might be a plug for advertising, but please don't advertise any sort of brand. Maybe just explain the reason for wanting to give that specific gift...you have a young child who would love to learn to play the violin, etc. This could give others ideas on what to give someone else.

Ok, so since this is a book site, anyone have any suggestions for gifts of a book? You can suggest any book, maybe let us know why you chose that particular book for that particular person.

I have an acquaintance who I found out about her relatively depressing circumstances. This has nothing to do with any 'event', Christmas or otherwise, but I gave her The Blue Day Book: A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up I liked it when someone gave it to me. It can bring a smile, if only temporary. At least they can know you are thinking of them. Just a thought.

Since John has joined the group, maybe it doesn't necessarily have to be a gift of a book. We could read books about the subjects ourselves.

Being and Homelessness: Notes of a Renegade Artist by John H. Sibley

This book could be very helpful if you want to help someone caring for a person with dementia:
The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life by Nancy Mace.
It can give you an idea of what they are coping with, and how to help.

That's an excellent choice, Connie. Books to help people cope and understand do show a person that you care and want to help them in their situation.