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$18.95
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by
Richard Groves
& Henriette Anne Klauser
For
most people, the thought of dying or caring
for a terminally ill friend or relative
raises fears and questions as old as humanity:
What is a “good death?” What
preparations should be made? How do we best
support our loved ones? In The American
Book of Dying, authors Richard F. Groves
and Henriette Anne Klauser offer comfort,
direction, and hope for both the living
and the dying through this collection of
nine archetypal stories that reveal insightful
and timeless lessons about death and dying.
This
invaluable resource features a historic
overview of the hospice movement; a survey
of the sacred art of dying according to
monastic, Celtic, Tibetan, Egyptian and
other traditions; and extensive information
on therapies such as coma therapy, music
therapy, and rituals for remembering. Drawing
from a variety of real-life experiences,
Groves and Klauser present simple and effective
ideas for easing the emotional pain associated
with facing the end of life.
The
American Book of Dying gives you permission
and courage to trust your deepest instincts,
as well as a reminder that, by telling the
stories of those who have died, we remember
and continue to learn from their experiences.
View
some content from The American Book of Dying:
Table
of Contents, Introduction
Book
Jacket |
What
others have said about The American Book of Dying:
"Eye
opening and deeply inspirational. The Sacred Art
of Dying will be as influential and groundbreaking
as the works of Elizabeth Kubler Ross in their
time."
—New York Times
“Groves
and Klauser weave threads of ancient wisdom with
stories from real-life experience to create a
uniquely American and practical guide for dying
well.”
—Ira Byock, M.D., Director of Palliative
Care at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon,
New Hampshire, and author of Dying Well
and The Four Things That Matter Most
“This
excellent and very readable book finds new ways
to create life even out of death. The American
Book of Dying opens avenues of healing and hope
and shares them with us.”
—Richard Rohr, O.F.M., Center for
Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
and author of Simplicity: The Freedom of Letting
Go
“The
American Book of Dying is an exceptional study
whose power extends well beyond its value as a
comprehensive educational resource. These pages
convey not only instruction about dying, but also
the deepest hope about the indestructible nature
of spirit. It will affect your living.”
—Paula D’Arcy, author of Gift
of the Red Bird: The Story of a Divine Encounter
and Sacred Threshold: Crossing the Inner Barrier
to a Deeper Love
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Richard
F. Groves is an internationally
respected teacher of the sacred art of dying.
A chaplain for twenty-five years, Richard
speaks nine languages and has earned graduate
degrees in theology, ethics, world religions,
and law. Richard and his wife, Mary, are
the founders of the Sacred Art of Living
Center. They live in Bend, Oregon.
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Henriette
Anne Klauser, Ph.D. is the author
of four books, including the best-selling
Writing on Both Sides of the Brain
and Write It Down, Make It Happen.
Dr. Klauser is dedicated to helping people
use the power of the written word to build
relationships, bring families together, and
heal emotional wounds. She lives in Edmonds,
Washington. www.henrietteklauser.com |
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