Death, dying and dessert
Subtitle: reflections on twenty questions about dying
By: Susan Able Liebermann
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Casa de Palabras
Published: 2013
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: Death; Handbooks, manuals; Attitude to death
Other titles: Death, dying & dessert
Description: Most of us, writes Susan Liebermann, believe we will die. We just don't expect it to happen in our lifetimes. This book invites us to consider what steps we can take while we are healthy to avoid stress and anxiety, both for ourselves and those we love, when life approaches its end. Admitting to the reality of deaht, at least long enough to be aware of the different ways we can deal with dying, turns out to be good for our health. The quetions that each each of the twenty chapters of Death, Dying & Dessert invite spiritual, emotional and organizational management intended to make dying less frightening.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: how this book came to be written; title: Why is dying important when we are so busy living?; title: When is it time to think about dying?; title: Why are we afraid?; title: What does death look like?; title: What is old?; title: Can we afford to die?; title: Why do we need a healthcare proxy form now?; title: Why complete an advance care directive now?; title: Why do most people benefit from writing a will now?; title: Why should you consider a financial power of attorney?; title: Should we donate our organs?; title: Why add a supplemental letter, video, or tape?; title: What other information do we need in place?; title: How do we start a conversation about death and dying with family and friends?; title: What happens after we die?; title: When is hospice a good idea?; title: How do we talk to our doctors?; title: Can death be funny?; title: Can we end our life?; title: How do we find grace under pressure?