Dr. Mary's Books
"Building a Better Society"
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Download the brochure "Common Sense Caregiving" for information on caring for the elderly. This is a program where Dr. Mary Erickson will discuss the many changes taking place with most families. COMMON SENSE CAREGIVING

Download the brochure "Presentations" if you would like to see the qualifications of Dr. Mary Erickson and her ability to enhance your reading and/or library program. PRESENTATIONS.

Download the document "Fact Sheet" to see a summary of each book, book prices, shipping & handling, wholesale pricing, and other information. FACT SHEET.

What the Readers are Saying about Dr. Mary Books!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

"I read your book and it's wonderful. Keep up the great work." Helen Roth~mother, and grandmother. Kintyre, ND.

"What a darling book and the message is great! I can hardly wait to share it (over and over) with my three young grandchildren ages 4 thru 8. They will have eyes and ears wide open to "soak" it up, I'm sure. No doubt, I'll know it by heart before long." Marjorie Anderson~mother and grandmother. New Rockford, ND.

"Your book is wonderful. I gave it to a second grade teacher and her comment was, 'Now I have something to read to my students when we study this unit.' She was thrilled!" Mary Torgerson~ business woman and mother. Philomath, OR.

"Young students will love to learn about citizenship because of the unique way the information is presented. The story and drawings draw the reader in so fully. All-encompassing for students and teachers alike with the additional activities, vocabulary list, lesson plan, objectives, and guidelines at the end of the book, anyone who reads this book will look forward to reading more 'Grandma Mary' books!" Kristi Frahm~high school English teacher and mother. New Rockford, ND.

 

OTIS

"Your book is fabulous. It will open a lot of discussion for Samantha (granddaughter) and me." Sharon Woinarowicz~grandmother. Page, ND.

"Otis made me think back to college and working in the kitchen. Remember the huge cinnamon rolls Clara baked for Sunday morning? We did have some fun!" LaVerne Bladaw~ teacher and college friend. Huntsville, AK.

"I did enjoy reading Otis. There were laughs, and tears, and fun. I should have read it when I was in high school. Thanks." Peter Anderson~farmer, father, grandfather. Manfred, ND.

Common Sense Caregiving

"When I saw a book titled 'Common Sense Caregiving' I knew I had to read it. . . . One of my favorite points is that just because people enter nursing homes, caregiving doesn't end. . . . In a conversation, Erickson said that she hoped her book would 'help people face their own mortality and grow more comfortable with the idea that it (caregiving) is part of the journey.' I believe that she has made a worthy contribution towards this goal." Carol Bradley Bursack~Column writer (Minding our Elders, May 22, 2005) for the Forum. Fargo, ND.

Common Sense Caregiving

"I started reading your caregiving book. I know already it is a book I wish I could have read when my loving husband was going through his different stages of Alzheimers. I love your humor and a person needs lots of that when caregiving." Elaine Winslow~former nurse and longtime caregiver. Boise, ID.

"Dr. Mary does a wonderful job of giving people an insight as to the attitudes needed as well as the rewards of being a good care giver. It is a wonderful book to read before contemplating being a care giver. It is also encouraging for people like me who have been a care giver for many years." Florine Winter~former teacher, mother, grandmother and long time care giver. Great Falls, MT.

"Mary, thank you again for asking me to read your book. . . .I especially appreciate what I have gained by reading it. . . . The most compelling aspect of the book was the liberal use of quotes from your participants to support your points. These quotes helped make the points real and easier to understand." Dr. William M. Barkley, Ph.D.~Faculty member at Walden University: Human Services Division. Nashville, TN.

Stores that carry the books include:

Aasen Drug: 15 East Main St., Mayville, ND

Arrowhead Plaza Drug: 116 N. 3rd St., Bismarck, ND

Ashley White Drug: 109 Main St., W. Ashley, ND

Aune's Gift Shop: 45529 228th St., Osage, MN

Backstage Gallery & Gifts: 209 S. Main Ave., Rugby, ND

Barrett Pharmacy: 145 N. Main St., Watford City, ND

Barnes & Noble Stores: Anywhere they are found

Beach Pharmacy: 180 Central Ave. N, Beach, ND

Beulah Drug: 147 W. Main St., Beulah, ND

Bilden's Paul Pharmacy: 10 N. Main St., Northwood, ND

Bismarck White Drug: 117 North 5th St., Bismarck, ND

Books To Go: 412 4th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND

Bowman Drug Com: 12 North Main St., Bowman, ND

B. Dalton Booksellers: Anywhere they are found

Breckenridge Drug: 116 5th St. N, Breckenridge, MN

Carrington Drug: Main St., Carrington, ND

Casselton Health Mart: 622 Front St. Casselton, ND

Cat Tales Books and Gifts: 609 Laurel St., Brainerd, MN

Cenex: 221 3rd Ave., Carrington, ND

Cenex C Store: 28101 Hwy 2 West, Berthold, ND

Central Ave. Health Mart: 323 N. Central Ave., Valley City, ND

Chase Drug: 703 Main Ave., Washburn, ND

Chase Pharmacy: 21 N. Main St., Garrison, ND

Circle C. Gallery & Gifts: 345 3rd St., Medora, ND

Cooper Coffee: 813 Burrel Ave., Cooperstown, ND

Crafts 4U: 113 N. Main St. Crosby, ND

Dacotah Prairie Museum: 21 S. Main St., Aberdeen, SD

Dakota Drug: 107 Main St., Stanley, ND

Dakotas Finest: 730 Front St., Casselton, ND

Drayton Drug: 106 South Main St., Drayton, ND

Eagles Nest Store: 248 Central Ave. N., Valley City, ND

Floral & Gifts Shop: 316 21st St. W., Dickinson, ND

Grafton White Drug: 544 Hill Ave., Grafton, ND

Great Stories Book Shoppe: 101 1st St. W., Jamestown, ND

Hankinson Drug: 309 Main Ave. S., Hankinson, ND

Hazen Drug: 30 West Main Rd., Hazen, ND

Herrman Thrifty White Drug: 120 1st. St. S., Montgomery, MN

Hettinger White Drug: 112 South Main St., Hettinger, ND

Hill O'Beans Espresso: Beach, ND

Hillsboro Drug Health Mart: 13 North Main St. Hillsboro, ND

Holder Thrifty White Drug: 25 2nd St. NE., Aitkin, MN

Home Sweet Home: 103 4th Ave. NW, Minot, ND

K-B Jewlers: 206 South Main St., Hettinger, ND

Kenmare Drug: 109 1st Ave. NW, Kenmare, ND

Killdeer Pharmacy: 14 Central Ave. S., Killdeer, ND

Kirkpatrick Art Gallery: Frontier Village, Jamestown, ND

Lakota Drug: 117 Main St., North, Lakota, ND

LaMoure Drug Store: Omega Cit Plaza, Lamoure, ND

Larimore Drug & Gifts: 203 Towner Ave., Larimore, ND

Lindy Sue's Candies: 316 W. Main St., Mandan, ND

Linton Drug Company: 121 N. Broadway St., Linton, ND

Lisbon Pharmacy, Inc: 404 Main St., Lisbon, ND

Little Professor: 3315 6th Ave. SE, Aberdeen, ND

Mahler's Village Variety: 136 Main St., Ellendale, ND

Main Street Books: 106 S. Main St., Minot, ND

Maple River Winery: 628 Front St., Casselton, ND

Marshall Thrifty White Drug: 321 West Main St., Marshall, MN

Mary's Market: Arthur, ND

Moorhead Center Mall Drug: 420 Center Ave., Moorhead, MN

Napoleon Drug Store: 214 Main, Napoleon, ND

Neuman Rexall Drug: 412 Main St., Cando, ND

New England Drug: 713 Main St., New England, ND

Norm’s Thrifty White Drug: 389 South Main, Freeman, SD

Nystrom Thrifty White Drug: 223 S. Eight St., Brainerd, MN

Petal Pushers Emporium: 524 22 Central Ave., Beach, ND

Piragis Northwoods Co: 105 N. Central Ave., Ely, MN

Prairie Creek Creations: 2700 State St. Gateway Mall, Bismarck, ND

Ramsey Drug: 413 Ave. NE., Devils Lake, ND

Rolette White Drug: 208 Main St., Rolette, ND

Rolla Drug, Inc: 117 Main Ave., Rolla, ND

Service Drug & Gifts: 815 Lincoln Ave., Harvey, ND

Service Drug Pharmacy: 317 Main, Williston, ND

Sisters Gifts & Antiques: 146 1st Ave. E., Dickinson, ND

Snyder Drug: 126 N. 5th St., Breckenridge, MN

Super Valu: 176 4th Ave., S., Carrington, ND

The Marquee: 819 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN

Thompson Drug: 505 Main St., Bottineau, ND

Thrifty White Drug: 203 Mill St. N., Fertile, MN

Thrifty White Drug: 808 South Lake St., Forest Lake, MN

Thrifty White Drug: 113 North Main St., Mahnomen, MN

Thrifty White Drug: 125 First Ave. S. Perham, MN

Thrifty White Drug: 533 Atlantic Ave. Morris, MN

Thrifty White Drug: 1234 E. Hwy. 7, Montevideo, MN

Thrifty White Drug: 511 1st St. NW, Mandan, ND

Thrifty White Drug: 225 Paul Bunyan Drive NW, Bemidji, MN

Trappers Inn Motel: 801 Highway 85 N., Belfield, ND

Treasure Chest: 151 Hwy 200, Pick City, ND

Trumm Drug: 610 30th Ave. W, Alexandria, MN

Village Gift Shop: 46 1st St. NE, Dickinson, ND

Waldenbooks: Anywhere they are found

Wall Medical Center Pharmacy: 708 S. Washington, Grand Forks, ND

Wally's Grocery: 155 East 12th St., Grafton, ND

Wayne's Variety: 115 West Main, Cavalier, ND

Westbrook Trifty White Drug: 601 lst Ave., Westbrook, MN

Western Edge Books: 425 4th St., Medora, ND

Willow Ivy Gifts: 123 S. Broadway, Crookston, ND

Wishek Drug: Wishek, ND

White Drug: 107 2nd St., Southeast, Rugby, ND

White Drug Prairie Hills Mall: 1681 Third Ave. W., Dickinson, ND

Willmar thrifty White Drug: 1604 First St. SW, Willmar, MN

Wishek Inn: POB 116, Wishek, ND

Wyoming Drug: 2610 Forest Blvd., Wyoming, MN

Ye Old Medicine Center: 503 Park St. West, Park River, ND