Death Books

Alma H. Bond has lost her best friend to suicide and falls into a depression. She can no longer write and begins to keep a dream and death journal. Old Age is a Terminal Illness: How I Learned to Age Gracefully and Conquer My Fear of Dying is that journal, in which Bond examines her life and her friendships with those who have passed over before her. Along the way, she ends up celebrating five truly amazing women who touched her life, and shares the thoughts of Shakespeare, Freud, Benjamin Franklin, Jonathan Swift and many other less well-known notables as they, too, consider death and dying. Candid and thoughtful, Bond takes us along with her on a journey of exploration.

Alternatively poignant, funny, touching and sad, Old Age is a Terminal Illness makes affecting reading. It brings an often taboo subject down to earth; by the end of the book Bond regains her will to live, but death by then seems a natural part of life.

For those of us who have kept a journal for years, it seems plausible that someone would want to keep a death journal. Especially if you have had five dear friends die in the past decade.
After Dr. Bond started experiencing age related problems, she found herself obsessing over them and assuming she was waging a war against her inevitable demise. So she started a dream journal to try to discover what was in her subconscious to cause her `death depression'. This dream work made her understand that she was denying her entire aging process. And through this death journal, she came to realize that "the real despair of the human condition is that eventually we all go the way of the cockroach. We die when we die. And we damn well better accept it." But she senses that the feeling of self remains fixed, whatever our age or the severity of an illness - the self feels independent of the body altogether.
Dr. Bond feels that if dying and death are causing you grief, then keep a journal and try to come to terms with your fears. Learn to `Seize the moment' and think about what your legacy will be. "The idea of dying is not quite as horrifying if you know that in some manner or other you will live on."
Now this all sounds very morbid, but I found myself relating to most of the fears that she tells us about. It's like talking to a girlfriend and finding out that she has problems with her health, her diet, her sleeping, etc. It somehow makes you feel better that you're not the only one. I also liked the fact that her musings, fantasies, remembrances of friends and family, and insights are all similar to my thoughts about death now that I'm getting on in years. If you need something to help you examine your life about this sensitive subject, get the book and feel better.

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Dr. Alma Bond has been a psychoanalyst for 37 years and lends her expertise to this uplifting and eye opening book about death, old age and how to overcome our fear of it. She pulls from her own experiences, which is the very best way to share knowledge, to help anyone who is afraid of old age and dying to overcome their fear of death. If you have a fear of death, pick up this book, you will be very glad you did. You will finally be able to face your morality and the fact that death will happen and without being overcome with fear, depression or sadness.

Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (1/07)

Dr. Alma Bond draws from a successful career of 35 years in psychoanalysis in her search for answers on life and death. Using examples from her professional practice and her own personal life experiences, Bond writes a remarkable story of conquering the fear of death.

As a result of a period of severe depression, after losing five close friends in a ten-year period, Alma Bond began a "death journal" patterned after Sigmund Freud's "Interpretation of Dreams." This approach helped her come to terms with death. By sharing the stories of her five close friends she has provided insight into the struggle with the fear of death, offering hope and encouragement to those suffering this malady.

Dr. Bond writes to help others face their fear of death so they can live a full life in the present. Additional benefits of conquering this fear are better health and less conflict. An inquisitive theme threads its way into Bond's writing as she addresses the delicate subject of death on a personal level. Her sense of humor helps the reader through the uncertainty of the unknown and the dread of leaving loved ones behind.

Dr. Bond writes with sensitivity, as she helps the reader examine their lives and fears by vicariously living through her experiences. Her references to classic literature, the arts, philosophy and psychoanalysis add a depth and richness to her story. I found myself revisiting my dreams to discover hidden messages as I read of Dr. Bond's dream journal. Her compelling accounts of friends visiting her in dreams were emotionally charged with dramatic implications.

Dr. Bond's challenges the reader to explore the fear surrounding death and the realities of death in hopes of relieving some of the suffering experienced by the dying and their loved ones alike. In her search for answers Dr. Bond concluded that her life will go on through the lives of her grandchildren, and through her writing. She has learned to express gratitude for the full and rich life she has lived and is living in the present.

Through her memoir "Old Age is a Terminal Illness," Dr. Alma Bond has opened the door for the reader to experience self-analysis and spiritual probing in their struggle to conquer the fear of death.

"Life is a play with a badly written third act." So said Molieri.

Why do most people pretend death doesn't exist? Is it a built-in defence mechanism in our subconscious? Would we be able to enjoy life without this quality which makes us blind to the reality of death? And what about older people--people in their seventies and eighties who know every day they get to wake up is a gift? How to accept the mystery of death?

In this book, Dr. Alma Bond, a psychoanalyst for thirty-seven years, explores these questions and more, interlacing the meaning of dreams with her life experiences, as well as with references and allusions from the classics on the subject of this controversial and most-often-avoided subject--death.

Part journal, part memoir, and at times with a great sense of humor, the book touches different aspects of what it means to lose your loved ones from the view point of the narrator. Bond examines the stand of science and parapsychology, as well as some of the theories by Freud and Jung. But mostly, it is a sensitive and honest story of a woman determined to overcome her fear of death by creating a `Death Journal,' thus coming to terms with the death of the people she loved the most. The idea seems to be that, by facing the enemy head on, we can conquer it. For such a short work, Bond includes an impressive bibliography at the end.

An insightful, helpful, courageous--and healing--book, Old Age is a Terminal Illness is a highly recommended work to those readers who struggle with the concept of mortality.

***This review originally appeared in Armchair Interviews.

"On Your Own" is a well written, very informative book. The authors are able to cover specific financial, legal and emotional issues without being too wordy or losing the average reader in technical jargon. The content is applicable to widows of all ages and financial situations.

I keep multiple copies in my office as gifts for any recently widowed individuals I meet.

I purchased this book five years ago from Ms. Armstrong at a NAIC Congress in Florida. At the time I purchased it as a reference for my investment club's library. With 21 women in the M & D Investment Club I figured someone would need it sometime. I have skimmed it occasionally through the years but when I recently become widowed it was the first book I brought out. Ms. Armstrong has literally saved me much time and grief in trying to figure out what to do next. There is no time of greater confusion and despair than at the sudden and unexpected loss of a beloved spouse. When I can read this book gives me something to do or think about. The suggestions for organization are excellent and will allow me to make informed descisions instead of emotional decisions. While I did not expect to be the recipient of her wisdom I am grateful for it. I highly recommend it for all women, married, single, divorced or involved in any relationship that has financial involvement. We can't afford to not know how to best proceed with our financial future.

For all who have ever asked "What do I do now?" or "Who can help me with...?" I recommend "On Your Own". Like earlier editions, this is a sensitive and insightful resource for those who have recently experienced (or are preparing to experience) the loss of a spouse. In a highly readable and usable style the authors lead the reader through important topics often thought to be too intimidating or too confusing for someone wrought with fear and sadness.

Even though this book was written with widows in mind I found it a thorougly useful and informative work about investing. I am in my late twenties and have a young child. I found that this book was written in a way that made it accessible to me, as I am new to investing and all things financial! The book really made me understand how I should be planning out my financial future. My understanding was helped by the fact that this book was written by two women; I was able to relate to it on a financial and emotional level.

As a financial planner specializing in Wealth Preservation Planning, one aspect of my practice is providing life insurance, when appropriate. As a result, part of my job involves the delivery of death claim checks to widows. Unfortunately, many of them have never had the opportunity to deal with family finances or budgeting - but are suddenly thrown into a situation where they must assume that responsibility. It comes at a time of great instability and disruption.

"On Your Own" by Alexandra Armstrong and Mary R. Donahue deals sensitively with both the emotional and financial issues of widowhood, and provides guidance for both - with compassion and authoritative wisdom. It provides comfort and knowledge in a clever structure which allows the reader to review applications of each chapter's information in one of several optional formats, based upon her individual set of circumstances (young with children, elderly, etc.)

I am so impressed with the book that I give it to each of the beneficiaries to whom I deliver a death claim check. The thank you notes I have received have provided a wonderful reward for sharing this valuable information.

As pastor's we should teach our people not only how to live well but also how to die well. This is one of those books that impact life. Every pastor should read it and have your congregations read it or beter yet, preach it to them.

The death of his friend, "Moe" who had Down's syndrome, caused Henri Nouwen to relook at one inescapable fact of all our lives. Is death so terrible that it must be feared, never spoken of or thought of? Speaker and author Nouwen thinks not and explains his thesis in this brief meditation.

Drawing on his own feelings upon reaching the age when he was closer to his death than his birth and the experiences of many friends, Nouwen crafted a slim volume in which he reminds us that we are children of God, brothers and sisters of each other, and parents of generations to come.

"Our Greatest Gift" is a warm and simple meditation discussing the realities involved in caring for those who are dying and in facing death ourselves.

- Gail Cooke

This book is a must read for everyone - not just for those caring for the dying or those who are confronting the issues of aging. Culturally, we are in denial about aging and death. This book takes great strides toward moving those who read it to confront the issues. It is not always a comfortable book to read, particularly if you are in the middle of working with someone for whom death is imminent, but it is absolutely essential to read it despite the discomfort. Highly recommended for everyone who works with people who age - which is all of us!

Our society says that only "productive" people are worthwhile. Nouwen challenges us all to see the inate worth of ALL people, not just those making a salary and contributing to the tax base.

We did a study of this book at Church and it made folks really think about life, death, aging, and the value of their loved ones who are in nursing homes, etc.

Henri Nouwen provides a well thought out view on dying. His concern is that we should treat dying as a normal part of living and we should examine our relationship with God. Death is a beautiful entrence to the Kingdom of Heaven and should be considered the next step in our life with God. This is an excellent book for those in ministry who work with families who are in grief due to the death of a loved one. The material provides background that may be utilized during funerals and consoling family members.

I am so thankful that I found this book! Although no one story exactly matched my experience with my miscarriage, I could relate to portions of almost every story, so that instead of feeling alone and lost I felt comforted, heard and understood. (I was doubly comforted by the fact that many of these women were from my geographical area!) I'm slowly coming to grips with the technical aspects of my miscarriage, but dealing with the emotions has been hard. Reading others' stories has been remarkably healing for me and has encourage me to share my story with others as well. I very highly recommend this book for those struggling with the emotional roller-coaster of miscarriage.

After the loss of my first pregnancy, I found this book. I was touched to my soul by the pain I found mirrored in the stories I read. I felt less lonely and more hopeful afterwards.

Having just suffered my first pregnancy loss, I was having a hard time understanding the grieving process. This book was such a wonderful insight for me. It has helped me to turn to poetry, journal writing and talking openly with my spouse. I learned that everyone grieves differently, even though we have all suffered a loss. I will recommend this book to anyone I know who suffers a miscarriage.

After the loss of my first pregnancy, I found this book. I was touched to my soul by the pain I found mirrored in the stories I read. I felt less lonely and more hopeful afterwards.

This book was very helpful in allowing me to cope with my miscarriage. I have read our books regarding miscarriage that we very technical, leaving me feeling worse about my lose, this book is different. It's stories of grief have been a comfort to me, putting words to my feelings. It has also helped me communicate my feeling to my husband, who didn't quite understand why it's been so hard for me to get over it and just move on. Anyone who has expereinced a miscarrriage should read this book.

When i got this book i was so enthralled by it. It caught my attention in the first chapter. This book would be perfect for someone with a good imagination. This is one of the best books that i've read, and i highly recomend it!

I was impressed by the depth of this story and the way it captured the pain of both loss and everyday adolescence. My fourteen-year old daughter picked up this book and couldn't put it down. Kids are drawn by Aaron's power and the believability of his character. As an adult, I was drawn by the fine writing. A powerful story!

As an "aunt" and grandmother, I am often looking for books for young adults. Since I love to read, I enjoy reading the selections I make for my nieces and nephews and grandchildren. This book was a pleasure to read - it is a touching story that takes you inside a boy's head during a difficult time in his life, and looks at the world through his eyes. I felt like I was Aaron, the main character, throughout the book. I laughed with him, got sad with him, felt apprehensive with him and even felt triumph with him. I was taken back to my own childhood. I think all young adults would enjoy this book, male or female, and I highly recommend it.

Everyone who has lost someone they love has longed to bring them back. Aaron Pierson has the power to do so. Through his ability to change illusions into material form, he is able to bring a shadow of his mother back to life, smell the apple soap and paints that evoke her most strongly. For Aaron's mother was a painter, and within her last work she has left behind a portal to the other side. Aaron believes that all she needs to step through is his magic. Or is the painting only what it appears to be- oil, pigments, and canvass on which Aaron is projecting his own ideal illusion of his mother? Even though we know there are boundaries between the living and dead that should not be crossed, we yearn for Aaron to succeed. That's because he is a wonderful protagonist, one who makes difficult moral choices, though always in an authentically adolescent way. And this is one of the many reasons why The Painting in the Attic is appealing to the adult as well as the young-adult reader. It is smart and funny, brave and wise. In every way a satisfying read.

Do you beleive in strange powers? Do you beleive in spirits and ghosts? Do you like to laugh and be scared at the same time? Then read this super book because I only read when I have to, like for book reports and stuff. My friend let me read his and I went cover to cover. Thats a miracle, must be pretty good my mom said. She picked it up and wnet cover to cover to.

Great book. You should read it.

This one of the ultimate book, which I have read in my life. His novels are one, which could be read more then 10 times. Every page of all books are so thrilling that you turn the pages every and then to digest it. It will be a pride for the reader to tell his fellow friends every line of those books. His books make the reader to follow and to achieve every character as model. The reader becomes more mature in terms of philosophy and acquires a huge treasury of knowledge . The Authors command over the language is rich and fabulous.

"Siri Gannadam Gelge"

Mahabaratha is a great epic by itself, it is supposed to be the zenith portraying all the "navarasa's" or nine human emotions. What great Dr.Bhyrappa has done is even more phenomenal. I have read the original versions of Mahabaratha (the 32 volumes in Kannada published by Sahitya acadamy), grew up listening, reading stories and incidents from Mahabharatha, but never occured to me such incident (as a history) could have happened, or even today is happening. It was always more of a mythological epic. We do meet varieties of characters from Krishna to Shakuni, from Kunti to Draupadi, from Drutharashtra to Dhuryodhana. But kudos to Dr Bhyrappa, he saw somethings which no human being could have ever extracted out of mahabaharat resulting in an epic by itself.

I have read this book twice over the span of twenty years. First when I was a teenager and an ardent believer in the mythology of Mahabharata, and now recently in the US when I am an Associate Professor at University of Miami, Miami, Florida. Like his many novels before and after he wrote Parva, Dr. Bhyrappa has embodied this great epic of Hindus to a believable, intensely emotional and contemoraray story that would touch and occupy any reader's heart and mind, Hindu or otherwise, Indian or American.When I first read it I could visualize my heroes of Mahabharata in flesh and blood and the story gave life to my fantasy of reliving Mahabharata. When I read it recently it was the same all over again plus an intense admiration of the author who could effortlessly transform my contemporary thought to relive this timeless mythology. I consider this as one of the top ten novels of Kannada literature, and Bhairappy as the greatest Kannada novelists of all time. I recommend this and other novels of Dr. Bhairappa such as Vamsha Vriksha (available in English as "A tree uprooted"), Saskhsi, Daatu, and Dharmashree. I consider Dharmashree as the greatest novel of Dr.Bhyarappa.

This book presents one of the great epics of Indian Culture "The Mahabharatha" in a radical perspective. I have read other interpretive versions of Mahabharatha and related mythology, but nothing comes as close to a feasible, realistic explanation as Parva. The extensive research undertaken by the author to gather geographical and socialogical facts has shown itself in the development and reasoning of the story. I would rate this as one of the top 10 books in Kannada or in any other language.

A brilliant work. Probably Bhyrappa's best work. It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that this is one of the all time best novels of Kannada. The epic Mahabharata is retold giving it an unbelievably realistic touch and completely removing the mythical element. This novel changed my very perspective of the whole story of Mahabharata, the characters and of course the battle of Kurukshetra. Thank you, Bhyrappa.

My husband and I were given this book by the counselor we have seen since our daughter died. We both found it helpful. I do have to admit that I struggled with chapter 1 and was a bit lost for awhile. If you find yourself in the same predicament, continue reading and it becomes much clearer by chapter 2. Highly recommended for its advice on how to make some sense out of a tragedy.

This book gave me new insights into death issues I've been dealing with for the past few years.

I highly recommend it.

This book is like feeling the steady hand of a warm, compassionate friend who will walk with you through every step-all the way from surviving the agony of your loss, helping you cope, recover, be resilient, and eventually find positive new meaning and purpose in your life. Is especially valuable for families and close friends of victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack, and those who have lost loved ones in the military.

This layperson's textbook provides a structure from which a person can understand and evolve from loss in life's journey. The various stages of grief, as described by Dr. Jozefowski, can be traveled to and from. This process is validated within the pages, allowing the griever to realize that others have discovered similar reactions.

Having experienced a sudden traumatic loss of the central person of my life, my mother, only three years ago, the reading of this book greatly relieved my anxiety and angst. Knowing that others have been there, and how they reacted, helped to structure my own healing.

Thank you, Dr. Jozefowski, for providing help and reassurance in my greatest time of need and loss.

Quite possibly THE only book that deals with the survivors of grief and how they honor their loved ones with their lives. Written for both the grievers and therapist who work with them, this book adds more to the subject of loss, grief and healing than any other. I am a bereaved father who also lost my father and brother - this has been the only book that has come anywhere close to helping me understand what not only I, but other survivors go through. Thank God someone finally made it OKAY for us to lose a loved one and go on living ourselves! I highly recommend it to anyone who has lost a loved one. It should be manadatory reading for all mental health workers.

this was an amazing book from start to end. the story and characters were so real and interesting and i didn't want it to end.

Betsy knows that the surest social suicide is a summer job at the colonial village. Yet there she is. And who should be her co-worker but Liza Henske, the biggest freak at school. True, she has to remove all her piercings and cover her tattoos for work, but regardless, she doesn't want to work with her. Luckily, James, another boy who works at the village, is pretty cute. Then Betsy's mother dies, and things like social status and boys start to matter a lot less. She realizes that Liza isn't such a freak when you get to know her, and that the village is a great escape from her broken family and suddenly disappeared "friends." James starts making her wooden sculptures, and that inspires Betsy to take up her own artistic pursuits. If there ever seemed a time to pursue happiness, instead of letting it come to her, this is it. Altebrando's incredibly realistic writing style allows you to feel Betsy's every emotion -- embarrassment, sadness, drunkenness, hopefulness. Betsy, Liza, James, and the rest of the characters will soon seem like your best friends, and you'll want to finish this in one sittin. Who knows, when you're done, the novel may even inspire you to go out and pursue your own happiness.

I found that this book was absolutley relatable in almost every aspect of the main character and plot. Everyone has lost someone close to them, has had some type of confusing love interest, and has made friends with someone initially thought unlikely.

The dialogue is very "real" and the characters are just as enchanting. Though it's a fairly quick read, Tara makes every page enjoyable. The book definitely reminds me of Sarah Dessen's writing, but Tara has obviously made her own independent voice. I highly recommend it to any young adult.

According to the book On Death and Dying by Elsabeth Kubler-Ross, the five stages of grief are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. If you ask Betsy Irving, though, Elsabeth got it all wrong. The five stages of grief are really agitation, intoxication, experimentation, resignation, and reinvigoration. Betsy's known for awhile that her mother is going to die. After all, with the type of breast cancer that her mother has, and the late stage that it's in, there's not a lot that can be done. But it's still a shock that hot, sticky Thursday in June when she leaves work at the Morrisville Historic Village early when her Aunt Patty and Uncle Jim show up to escort her home. Now her mother is gone, the funeral is over, the well-meaning guests have left, and it's just Betsy, her dad, and her younger brother, Ben, taking up space in the huge white Victorian house that they call home.

In the beginning, Betsy's friends have only her best interests at heart, and her first real boyfriend, Brandon, tries to be there for her, but Betsy still feels as if nothing in her life is working out as planned. And when said friends seem to disappear off the face of the earth, and Brandon turns out not to be the great boyfriend she had hoped for when he dumps her, things in Betsy's life get even more off-kilter. As if it wasn't bad enough that she's spending the summer working at the Village (which she knows was a trick devised by her history-loving, professor father), dressed in stifling Early American clothes and demonstrating cornbread making to eager tourists, now she has to do it alone, without any real friends or a supportive boyfriend--and in the presence of Liza Henske, whose Goth Girl shield isn't allowed at the Village.

It's amazing, though, what a new sort-of friend like Liza can teach a girl who just wants to get away form it all. And when James, the Village carpenter who will soon be leaving for Princeton, begins to comfort her with his soft-spoken words and small carvings, Betsy starts to learn that no matter what the actual stages of grief are, she just might be able to survive them after all.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS is a poignant, heartfelt novel. It's one of the best books I've read dealing with grief, with dialogue that never seems out of place or too cheesy. Ms. Altebrando has written a stunning debut novel that will leave you thinking about the story of Betsy and her family and friends long after you've finished the book.

In this dramatic and engaging story, a teenage girl named Betsy is grief-stricken when her mother loses her battle with cancer. Though Betsy typically gets along well with her younger brother and father, her mother's death causes the family members to pull apart quietly, each dealing with the loss in his or her own way.

Summer has a lot of other changes in store for Betsy. Her boyfriend dumps her shortly after her mother's funeral. Her best friend Mary may not be her best friend any longer. Her job at the colonial village, where she has to dress up and play the part of the dutiful daughter, becomes more intriguing due to her co-workers Liza (complete with piercings and a bad reputation) and James (apprentice by day, surfer by night). She also finds herself with a new hobby: cutting silhouettes out of paper.

As Betsy struggles with the five stages of grief, she occasionally falters, then later regrets what she said or did. Altebrando infuses her main character with a strong spirit. Betsy never stops trying to get back on her feet, and readers will cheer her on.

This book moves along at a steady pace, with a first-person narrative enabling the reader to get inside Betsy's head. The coming-of-age tale greatly benefits from the summertime setting. The realistic dialogue will meet the approval of teen and adult readers.

Tara Altebrando has written a wonderful tale about love, loss, family, and finding yourself. This is definitely one of the best books I've read this year, and I highly recommend it. If you enjoy The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen, The Alison Rules by Catherine Clark, or Good Grief by Lolly Winston, you will undoubtedly enjoy The Pursuit of Happiness.

I have been a fan of the writing of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross since college. She has a writing style which is tender, kind and honest. As with all of her other books you will find answers to your questions and feel comforted by her words.

Questions & Answers on Death and Dying is an extremely helpful resource to those who are bereaved or are on the cusp of being so. It is also a good introductory book, as was its predecessor-On Death and Dying-to the area of counseling psychology, specifically thanatology, the study of death and dying, for there are many issues in the dying process that are addressed: nonverbal symbolic language, prolongation of life, sudden death, suicide and terminal illness, fear, faith and hope to old age and just plain coping. Encompassed in the very latter, coping-wise, is not simply the patient and family but also the medical staff. The dynamics of dying have a process and to witness a loved one going through that process is obviously painful; it is the agonizing but inevitable hurt that no one wants to go through. But it can and will make the living stronger. This work in particular is helpful in many respects, because it is not necessarily a "how-to" guide on how to grieve or cope; it simply tries to answer the most fundamental and frequently asked questions that people have in respects to death and dying, i.e. emotional and physical pain, loneliness, anger against God and healthy people and finding some caliber of meaningfulness in their life while simultaneously being in the throes of the dying process. The questions asked are sincere, moving and eloquent. The dam of curiosity is opened, and Elizabeth Kubler-Ross eloquently answers all questions, even ones we would not even think of asking. Her insightful and kindhearted responses go to the core of what we're all essentially curious about; she herself admits that in doing this work, it has created a religious belief system that she believed was nonexistent, as one question illustrates: "In all your research on death, what is your personal belief of what happens after death?" "Before I started working with dying patients, I did not believe in a life after death. I now do believe in a life after death, beyond a shadow of a doubt." What is so nice about this book is that it is a gap filler to the first book. What Elizabeth Kubler-Ross started with in On Death and Dying, the general public-the living and the dying (by their questions)-completed with Questions & Answers on Death and Dying; it went full circle, and it reads as such. This is a valuable work to have. Many, many topics are addressed, and there is no compassionate condescension or nihilistic overtones, just truth, information and loving understanding.

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross gives an in depth look into questions related to death and dying. This author helps answer those questions whether you are a family member of the dying or a healthcare provider, this book will help you!

This book has some really good information in it, but there is such a thing as "too much of a good thing" I found it almost boring with the redundant questions and answers. This book could have been half the pages and still good. Good read, but very repetitive.

This sensitive, essential information is required for all patients and families. The factual presentation of information will allow intelligent decisions to be made and thoughtful discussions with health care providers.

This was very enlightening. It changes the way you look at death, life and everything in between.
Well Worth the Money

I have always enjoyed Dr. Estes work. She speaks to me as a woman.

This was a topic that I needed to review and think about. It came to me when I needed to hear the stories related to our passing over. I recommend Dr. Estes work.

Carolyn Ann O'Riley

I have always loved Estes words, written or audio. This is one of my favorites and I recommend it often.

There are not too many,if any,uplifting books on the subject of death. This tape helped me to count the days I have as more precious. Estes tells us wisdom about life. She reminds me of a wise and kindly grandmother and we all need one of these.

Buy it!! It will change the way you see death and grieving and so much more. It will comfort you and calm your fears. This is where you find the strength to bear the crossing of a loved one, or your own. It's not at all sad or morbid. You will find yourself feeling joy at the understanding and sadness because the book is over. As always, the stories, her interpretations, her fabulous voice are unmatched.