Sunday, February 12, 2006

Learning About Living and Dying Well

These are two good books written by thoughtful people with lot's of experience in the field of palliative care and hospice.

"Dying Well" is written by Ira Byock M.D.

"Final Gifts" is written by Maggie Callahan and Patricia Kelley who are hospice nurses.

The books are filled with stories of the people who were preparing to die; finishing up unfinished business, surrounded by loving caregivers. The dying, their families and caregivers find meaning, beauty and the healing power of love in the midst of sadness.