The Art of Dying: The Only Book for Persons Facing Their Own Death - Softcover

Patricia Weenolsen; Bernie S. Siegel; M. Brewster Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312167768 ISBN 13: 9780312167769

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, 1997

Synopsis

The Art of Dying shows us how to do it well. Practical and encouraging in tone, it leads us through the conflicts we all seek to resolve in our "end time"--from early physical concerns about pain and changes in appearance; to emotional concerns over relatives and reconciliation; to psychological concerns over loss of control and loss of identity; to spiritual concerns and the need to feel that our life has had meaning. Author Patricia Weenolsen, Ph.D., has helped thousands of men and women struggle with these universal yet seldom-discussed issues. With the help of case histories, exercises, and Weenolsen's own warm yet straightforward advice, we learn to integrate the many positive gifts that death and dying bestow upon us.

About this title

About the Author:

Patricia Weenolsen, Ph.D., is a psychologist specializing in life-span development and death and dying. Over the past two decades she has conducted research and taught at several universities, among them the University of California at Santa Cruz and Chicago State. Her first book, Transcendence of Loss over the Life Span is a classic in the field. She has counseled thousands of bereaved and terminally ill persons, and has led seminars and workshops on dying, loss and related topics. Dr. Weenolsen has appeared on the Today Show, the Joan Rivers Show, and National Public Radio. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Review:

“This practical and encouraging book shows how dying can heal us, and helps us make the final transition a time of love and new beginnings.” ―Bernie Siegel, M.D.

“The Art of Dying speaks to modern readers with refreshing frankness and wit. It covers the subject thoroughly, from how to inform relatives of impending death, to coping with pain and fear, to death rituals, to preparing for a possible afterlife or, depending on one's viewpoint, the end of it all.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Along with our caring presence, this book may be the finest gift we can give someone facing the last stage of life.” ―Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People

“Dr. Weenolsen . . . doesn't duck the tough questions . . . [or] impose her own answers to them: She goes a long way toward enabling the reader to find ways of coping that are right for him or her. Her book is at once hope-inspiring and clear-headed.” ―from the preface by M. Brewster Smith Ph.D., former president of the American Psychological Association

“This book gives the same things a good support group does--compassionate sympathy and practical advice for people sharing pain. It will be a Godsend.” ―Rebecca Brown, author of Gifts of the Baby

“A simple, straightforward guide for dying persons, at once practical and spiritual, with the pervasive themes of hope and love. The author's wisdom, warmth, and wit make it particuarly compelling. It is also for family and friends of dying persons, for professionals in the health-care fields, and for those who train them.” ―Hannelore Wass, Ph.D., founding editor, Death Studies

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0312167768
• ISBN 13: 9780312167769
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 300