It is so human to want to deny death. Even if we understand we are likely to die, we don't expect it to happen in our lifetime. Denial isn't a bad strategy... * after we have given careful thought to what we want in a healthcare crisis, * after we have stepped aside from denial long enough to put in place the legal documents that can save chaos, grief and, often, unnecessary expense when we die, * after we have talked with our families and doctors about our wishes. Death, Dying and Dessert. Reflections on Twenty Questions About Dying is a book for healthy adults of all ages. It makes...
It is so human to want to deny death. Even if we understand we are likely to die, we don't expect it to happen in our lifetime. Denial isn't a bad str...
In this intriguing book, readers meet 65 diverse Americans who respond to the prompt: If I were in charge, one thing I would do for our country is... Each reply is accompanied by a photo and bio. Forty-eight high-school students also weigh in with their thoughts. These passionate responses underscore that there are not easy answers to our difficult, complex challenges, but there is a deep yearning for us to Do Better, Be Better, Get Better. The choices the respondents make often come from the personal circumstances of their lives. Here is an unfiltered look at what people care about. As...
In this intriguing book, readers meet 65 diverse Americans who respond to the prompt: If I were in charge, one thing I would do for our country is... ...
