A Good Death: Challenges Choices and Care Options

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Summary: Sensitive take on spiritual side of decisions at life's end
Review: Meyer's book is the best I've read that gives a down-to-earth, lay-language explanation of the implications of end-of-life care decisions--like do-not resuscitate orders, tube feedings, etc.--from a religious and spiritual perspective. The author, an experienced hospital chaplain from Austin, Texas, in this brief book provides enormous insight and guidance to families and patients.

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Summary: Rethinking Death
Review: This easy to read, easy to understand, quick read on death and dying shows the dying process in an entirely different light than what I had previously envisioned in the physical aspect. As I read the book, I found that I reached a more comfortable feeling about death, both from the perspective of being the one dying and the potential caregiver. I feel so strongly about this book that I am going to buy copies for each of my family members and use it as as tool for friends who are facing decisions about dying either for themselves or loved ones.

Rating:
Summary: Rethinking Death
Review: This easy to read, easy to understand, quick read on death and dying shows the dying process in an entirely different light than what I had previously envisioned in the physical aspect. As I read the book, I found that I reached a more comfortable feeling about death, both from the perspective of being the one dying and the potential caregiver. I feel so strongly about this book that I am going to buy copies for each of my family members and use it as as tool for friends who are facing decisions about dying either for themselves or loved ones.