The author of this book is b. lynn goodwin (who doesn't capitalize her name, perhaps from a sense of being humble). In the title, she has anticipated the reaction that one might hear from a harried caregiver when told that journaling can be a life-giving aspect of successful healing. In all the daily hubbub—the comings-and-goings of one’s regular duties in addition to the responsibility of caring for another—it is easy to forget to pay attention to one’s self.

Written to appeal to someone who has never written or journaled before, this book will nonetheless find its place as a treasure on the shelves of experienced writers. There are prompts, and pages for notes and quotations. There is also hope and love and, yes, caring. It may be the perfect dose of inspiration for a caregiver—experienced writer or not.