Dying A Guide for Helping and Coping

DYING WELL is a guide to not only dealing with the death of loved ones, but an exploration of facing one's own death. It is a book designed to amplify & challenge one's own perception of the dying process & death itself in order to allay fears & help one, hopefully, to build a richer spiritual foundation. It is a practical book designed to teach tools for honest & open communication between the dying & one's family & friends, a book that offers suggestions on everything from the most challenging & painful aspects such as bereavement to the everyday choices of pain alleviation, funerals, hospital stays, alternative treatment, financial problems, & caring at home for the terminally ill. Throughout the book, Dr. Shepard utilizes not only the perceptions of sages throughout the ages, but his own interviews with both dying patients & families which are moving, comforting, & enlightening.Shepard, Martin is the author of 'Dying A Guide for Helping and Coping' with ISBN 9781579620691 and ISBN 1579620698.