Bibliograph

Dying well, the prospect for growth at the end of life, Ira Byock

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Dying well, the prospect for growth at the end of life, Ira Byock

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 285) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dying well

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

35103588

Responsibility statement

Ira Byock

Sub title

the prospect for growth at the end of life

Summary

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. The longtime director of a hospice in his hometown, and a prominent spokesperson for the hospice movement, Dr. Byock believes that the possibility for us all to die well is just around the corner: the day is at hand when no pain among the dying will be considered unmanageable. He shows us that much important emotional workCan be accomplished in the final months, weeks, and even days of life. Dying Well brings us 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. It provides a blueprint for families, showing them how to deal with doctors, how to talk to friends and relatives, and how to make the end of life as meaningful and precious as the beginning. Here is a book like no other onThe subject: hopeful, clearsighted, and life-changing

Table Of Contents

1. Teaching About Living, Teaching About Dying: Seymour Byock -- 2. Questioning Assumptions and Dawning Awareness: My Journey -- 3. Learning to Die Well: Anne-Marie Wilson -- 4. Suffering and Beyond: Douglas Kearney -- 5. Finding Dignity Amid Disease and Disintegration: Wallace Burke, Julia Rosauer, Hap Visscher -- 6. The Hardest Decisions and the Greatest Opportunities: Janelle Haldeman -- 7. Writing a Personal Script for Dying: Steve Morris -- 8. Accepting the Gift of Dependence and the Burden of Care: Jake Edwards -- 9. Growing Within Tragedy: Michael Merseal -- 10. Facing Unbearable Pain, Unspeakable Losses: Terry Matthews -- 11. Letting Go, Growing On: Maureen Riley -- 12. Getting There from Here: Social and Cultural Dimensions -- Appendix. Writing Your Family's Story: Questions and Answers

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