The Past in the Present Using Reminiscence in Health and Social Care By Faith Gibson, M.A., O.B.E. Foreword by Barbara K. Haight, Dr.P.H., R.N., FAAN

"Gibson’s astute observations … allow the reader to develop confidence in and enthusiasm for reminiscence as a powerful tool for increased life satisfaction, identity enhancement, creativity development, social interaction, and community involvement."
–Aging & Society


"This book is innovative, practical, and filled with creative strategies for reminiscence work with older persons … a helpful resource for palliative care social workers"
–Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care


“both practical enough to be a helpful resource to ‘hands-on’ practitioners … and academic enough to be an invaluable ‘one-stop’ shop for those seeking an overview of the reminiscence field of study.”
-Journal of Dementia Care


“…a valuable contribution to understanding the processes of reminiscence and their benefits for use with older adults.”
-James E. Birren, Ph.D., Associate Director, UCLA Center on Aging


“wide-ranging … impeccably researched … accessible, informative and inspiring. …exactly what care workers, their managers, family members and older people themselves will want to read and read again.”
-Professor Joanna Bornat, coeditor Oral History


“Faith Gibson writes with the authority and wisdom derived from long experience as a pioneer in the field.”
-Professor Peter G. Coleman, President, International Institute for Reminiscence and Life Review