As Baby Boomers are emerging in large numbers, preparing for their own passing is as important a developmental task as planning for retirement. Many books about death and dying, either theory-based, or religious-based, suggest that death is a passive experience one must surrender to. This book is a self-help 'how to' plan to orchestrate and engage in a very lively and celebratory experience with everyone and everything important to one's life. It's a blueprint for purposefully approaching the end of life as the ultimate opportunity to bring meaningful closure for everyone involved.

Mother, Heal My Self is a stirring account of how ceremonies of the Lakota Sioux tribe helped a nursing leader heal her daughter heal (and herSelf) after Western medicine had failed. More than an autobiography, Mother, Heal My Self is a deep exploration of intergenerational healing. A vital part of healing, not just recovery, is inviting people to reflect back to their family of origin. Who are the significant people in your life journey? What are the stories passed from one generation to another about health related issues? What are the illness/wellness themes that replay themselves from one...