The book brings us to the homes and bedsides of families with whom the author has worked, telling stories of love and reconciliation in the face of tragedy, pain and conflicts. Through the true stories of patients, he shows us that much important emotional work can accomplished in the final months, weeks and even days of life. 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.
Authors: Ira Byock
Publishers: Riverhead books
Date of Publication: 1997
No. of pages: 299