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Escape from Evil Escape from Evil Ernest Becker An exploration of the natural history of evil. OL154567W
Last rights Last rights Stephen P. Kiernan "Up to the 1970s, most Americans died swiftly: of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, or in accidents. But in the past three decades, medical advances have extended our lives and changed the way we die. … OL15843716W
Choices for living Choices for living Thomas S. Langner "Although many books are written about bereavement, and focus chiefly on terminal illness, very few are written about the fear of one's own death. In contrast, this book looks at the way in which the… OL16969813W
The best care possible The best care possible Ira Byock It is harder to be seriously ill - and much harder to die - than ever before. These days, we effectively treat diseases, but often overlook the priorities of the people who are ill. As a result, too … OL17916473W
Knocking on heaven's door Knocking on heaven's door Katy Butler "An exquisitely written, expertly reported memoir and expose; of modern medicine that leads the way to more humane, less invasive end-of-life care based on the author's acclaimed New York Times Magaz… OL18168823W
Tuesdays with Morrie Tuesdays with Morrie Mitch Albom Tuesdays with Morrie is a memoir by American author Mitch Albom about a series of visits Albom made to his former sociology professor Morrie Schwartz, as Schwartz gradually dies of ALS. The book topp… OL1822313W
Existential and spiritual issues in death attitudes Existential and spiritual issues in death attitudes Adrian Tomer,Grafton Eliason,Paul T. P. Wong Existential and Spiritual Issues in Death Attitudes provides: an in-depth examination of death attitudes, existentialism, and spirituality and their relationships; a review of the major theoretical m… OL18397916W
Reconstructing illness Reconstructing illness Anne Hunsaker Hawkins xxii, 289 pages ; 22 cm OL1926550W
No new baby No new baby Marilyn Gryte After her unborn sibling dies, a young child tells how she feels about the baby's death and how her grandmother explains it. OL1985758W
A parent's guide to raising grieving children A parent's guide to raising grieving children Phyllis R. Silverman When children lose someone they love, they lose part of their very identity. Life, as they knew it, will never be quite the same. The world that once felt dependable and safe may suddenly seem a frig… OL1998984W
Preparing for death, remembering the dead Preparing for death, remembering the dead Tarald Rasmussen,Jon Øygarden Flæten Death and dying were not in the main focus of the denominational conflicts of the 16th century. However, pious literature covered these topics again and again, not only before the Reformation, but af… OL20974394W
Talking about death Talking about death Earl A. Grollman A read-along picture book explaining death to young children with an extensive guide for parents. Includes lists of pertinent organizations, books, tapes, and films. OL2651048W
What is Death? What is Death? Tyler Volk what is death?A Scientist Looks at the Cycle of LifeAnswering the question "What is death?" by focusing on the individual is blinkered. It restricts attention to a narrow zone around the individual b… OL2686842W
Living beyond Living beyond Ivan Rudolph Explains near-death experiences (NDEs) and how they fit with Christianity. OL27712230W
Dying to live Dying to live Joanne Harvey A collection of empowering stories about real people living with a terminal illness; stories that help embrace life and release fear. OL27957102W
100 réponses aux questions sur le deuil et le chagrin 100 réponses aux questions sur le deuil et le chagrin Nadine Beauthéac « Notre culture tend à cacher la mort. Cet évitement d'une réalité inéluctable aggrave la solitude et la souffrance de l'endeuillé. Elle entrave également son évolution psychologique lorsque, une foi… OL28954668W
Ordinary People Ordinary People Judith Guest Calvin is a determined, successful provider and Beth an organized, efficient wife. They had two sons, Conrad and Buck, but now they have one. This novel inspired Robert Redford’s Oscar-winning film o… OL3340137W
Helping Grieving People--When Tears Are Not Enough Helping Grieving People--When Tears Are Not Enough J. Shep Jeffreys Helping Grieving People is a training manual for care providers who will provide support and counseling to those grieving death, illness, and other losses. The author addresses grief as it affects a … OL3535056W
On death On death Sara Smilansky 247 p. : 23 cm OL4327428W
The psychology of death The psychology of death Robert Kastenbaum "A classic, fascinating readers for nearly 30 years. New to the Third Edition are chapters on how we construct death, death in adolescence and adulthood including discussion on suicide, physician-ass… OL480577W
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