Nobody should have to die in pain. Nobody should have to die alone. This is Ira Byock's dream, and he is dedicating his life to making it come true. "Dying Well" brings readers to the homes and bedsides of families with whom Dr. Byock has worked, telling stories of love and reconciliation in the face of tragedy, pain, and conflict National media publicity. Author lecture tour. Online promo .
On his deathbed, faced with creditors and unpaid bills, Oscar Wilde said despairingly, "I am dying beyond my means!" If only the poor, beleaguered genius had read this book! None of us gets out of here alive, but reading this book will lessen your fear of the ultimate end and give you some guidance about enjoying your life to the fullest right up until your final moment. Do people really enjoy life in the face of death? People do. The stories of individuals in Dr. Byock's book will move and inspire you to change your feelings about the end of your life, and also your feelings about your life in the present.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Dying Well:
I had this book as a textbook for a class and what I can tell you is this: If you're going into counseling, particular into hospice counseling, this book is for you. The stories will make you cry and give you an in depth understanding of the dying process and how to be the most effective and empathetic counseling support. If you're not going into the field, I still recommend it as it will help you cope with a loved one dealing with the process or has passed on. This is a MUST buy!
helped much as dad died:
practical, thorough, reliable, and compassionate. i felt prepared as i helped care for my dying father. i used suggestions from the book to improve his final days.
Death, dying and hospice:
Wonderful and compasionate book about death and dying. I read Elisabeth Kubler-Ross' landmark book "On Death and Dying" and this book applies most of her principal ideas into practice. The fact that book is written by a medical doctor, Ira Byock, also helps better understanding of both physiological and psychological aspects of dying and how it affect dying person and people around them. This book definitely promotes hospice and helps educate about preparation for the death and grieving process before,... more info
Taking care of a dying person is a act of love:
Death is a hard subject to talk about. In this book the author relate histories of dying persons with respect and love, letting the reader know that's possible die without pain and surrounded by loved ones.
