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The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life

Name: The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life
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Book Synopsis: This “comforting…thoughtful” (The Washington Post) guide to maintaining a high quality of life—from resilient old age to the first inklings of a serious illness to the final breath—by the New York Times bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door is a “roadmap to the end that combines medical, practical, and spiritual guidance” (The Boston Globe).“A common sense path to define what a ‘good’ death looks like” (USA TODAY), The Art of Dying Well is about living as well as possible for as long as possible and adapting successfully to change. Packed with extraordinarily helpful insights and inspiring true stories, award-winning journalist Katy Butler shows how to thrive in later life (even when coping with a chronic medical condition), how to get the best from our health system, and how to make your own “good death” more likely. Butler explains how to successfully age in place, why to pick a younger doctor and how to have an honest conversation with them, when not to call 911, and how to make your death a sacred rite of passage rather than a medical event. This handbook of preparations—practical, communal, physical, and spiritual—will help you make the most of your remaining time, be it decades, years, or months. Based on Butler’s experience caring for aging parents, and hundreds of interviews with people who have successfully navigated our fragmented health system and helped their loved ones have good deaths, The Art of Dying Well also draws on the expertise of national leaders in family medicine, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, and hospice. This “empowering guide clearly outlines the steps necessary to prepare for a beautiful death without fear” (Shelf Awareness).

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Are you looking for a guide to help you navigate the complexities of end-of-life planning? Look no further than "The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life." Written by New York Times bestselling author Katy Butler, this thought-provoking and comforting book offers a roadmap to help you maintain a high quality of life until your final breath.

Whether you're in resilient old age or just beginning to grapple with a serious illness, this guide provides practical, medical, and spiritual guidance to ensure that you live as well as possible for as long as possible. With inspiring true stories and helpful insights, Butler shows you how to thrive in later life, even when faced with chronic medical conditions.

One of the keys to a good death is proactive planning. "The Art of Dying Well" equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your health and end-of-life care. Discover why it's important to choose a younger doctor and how to have an honest conversation with them. Learn when to seek alternatives to calling 911, and understand the significance of turning your death into a sacred rite instead of a mere medical event.

With practical, communal, physical, and spiritual preparations, this handbook will help you make the most of your remaining time, whether it's decades, years, or months. Drawing on her personal experience caring for aging parents and extensive interviews with those who have successfully navigated the healthcare system, Butler incorporates the expertise of national leaders, ensuring that this guide is comprehensive and reliable.

Don't let fear overshadow your end-of-life journey. "The Art of Dying Well" offers an empowering and reassuring approach to preparing for a beautiful death. Start your journey towards peace of mind today.

Take charge of your future with "The Art of Dying Well"

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