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$17.00
Mar 01, 1998 | ISBN 9781573226578
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Mar 01, 1998 | ISBN 9781101500286
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Praise
“[Byock’s] book succeeds brilliantly in its intention, which is to advise and comfort the dying and those close to them.” — Washington Post
“[An] immensely moving yet practical guide.” — San Francisco Chronicle
“Life on the edge of the great crossing is explored in all its sadness and pathos, but Byock also makes room for wisdom, hope and even the joy of final understanding.” — Publishers Weekly
“If you love anyone on the planet — and if a single other person loves you — Dying Well is a book to read, think about, and discuss with those you love.” — BookPage
Table Of Contents
Dying WellIntroduction
One: Teaching About Living, Teaching About Dying
Seymour Byock
Two: Questioning Assumptions and Dawning Awareness
My Journey
Three: Learning to Die Well
Anne-Marie Wilson
Four: Suffering and Beyond
Douglas Kearney
Five: Finding Dignity amid Disease and Disintegration
Wallace Burke, Julia Rosauer, Hap Visscher
Six: The Hardest Decisions and The Greatest Opportunities
Janelle Haldeman
Seven: Writing a Personal Script for Dying
Steve Morris
Eight: Accepting the Gift of Dependence and the Burden of Care
Jake Edwards
Nine: Growing Within Tragedy
Michael Merseal
Ten: Facing Unbearable Pain, Unspeakable Losses
Terry Matthews
Eleven: Letting Go, Growing On
Maureen Riley
Twelve: Getting There from Here
Social and Cultural Dimensions
Appendix: Writing Your Family’s Story
Questions and Answers
Resources
Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index
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