 In 1994 Marilyn Mitchell was hired to create adventures for David Touff, an elderly Denver luminary who no longer drove but was still curious, tenacious, and vibrant. Once committed to adventuring, Marilyn learned David was in the early stages of dementia.
The stories from their years together are humorous, heartbreaking, exasperating, and joyous. No dreary, sentimental tale of heartbreak and darkness, Dancing on Quicksand is a spirited, often-rollicking memoir about a remarkable relationship. This book unveils the universal nature of truth and respect while illustrating that even in troubled times, there are abundant opportunities for laughter and for understanding the essence of being human.
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Articles by Marilyn Mitchell
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| The End-of-Life Challenge of Meaning and Fulfillment: Helping Seniors Bloom Where They're Planted |
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Certified Senior Advisor's Journal
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March 2004 Issue |
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| A Radical Reinterpretation of Aging: An Interview With Dr. Bill Thomas |
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Certified Senior Advisor's Journal
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September 2003 Issue |
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| Relating with the Person Behind the Impairment |
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Certified Senior Advisors Journal
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March 2003 Issue |
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| Building Bridges to Forgiveness |
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Southern California Senior Life
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October 2002 Issue |
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Awards and Honors
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| Denver Woman's Press Club's Author of the Year - 2003 |
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| Nurses Book Club Alternate Selection - 2003 |
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Media Reviews and Articles
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| Alzheimer's Care Quarterly |
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Mather Institute on Aging |
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April 2003 |
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| Chronicles Detail Struggles with Dementia |
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The Denver Post - by Sandra Dallas |
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March 9, 2003 |
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| Media Mix |
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Los Angeles Times - by Jane E. Allen |
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September 9, 2002 |
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| A Loving Testament to the Dignity of Life |
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North Denver Tribune - by Elisa Cohen |
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July 11, 2002 |
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| Weekly 'Adventures' Slow Shrinking World of Alzheimer's |
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The Denver Post - by Bill Briggs |
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July 7, 2002 |
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| Strange New World |
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Westword - by Julie Dunn |
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July 4, 2002 |
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| Love Sees Through Fog |
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Rocky Mountain News - by Gary Massaro |
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July 2, 2002 |
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For More Information
To find out more about David, Marilyn, and Dancing on Quicksand:
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mitchell@DancingOnQuicksand.com |
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303-433-5058 |
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1130 Milwaukee Street, Denver, CO 80206 |
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Published by Johnson Books
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books@jpcolorado.com |
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800-258-5830 |
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1880 South 57th Court, Boulder, CO 80301 |
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1-55566-321-4 |
