crissyhope's review
4.0
I have spent time with those that are dying, been there when someone takes their last breath and helped to ready someone after death but this was the first time I contemplated my own death. For bring me this insight I am thankful for this book
icallaci's review
2.0
Not what I was expecting. I thought there'd be more "how to" advice: how to deal with health-care workers, how to write a will, how to break the news, etc. Very little actual advice until very late in the book. Mostly stream-of-consciousness about unconsciousness.
heydianemccune's review
I didn't actually finish it...I took it back to the library today. I got it because a friend told me it really helped her process after her dad died, but just too sad for me to deal with right now. Maybe I'll try again later.
snowbenton's review against another edition
5.0
Tisdale breaks down the reality around death in a surprisingly loving way. She asks you, in a way that is both gentle and forceful, to really consider what the process of dying entails, and how you are going to deal with it.
This book will make you think about how you will care for your parents, your partner, and how you will ask them to care for you. She gives advice for how to talk with people who are terminally ill, and how to be kind (all good lessons in general). I cried a lot listening to this book, but in a cathartic way. Listening to the audio gave me time to process and think about my grandmother's passing a few years ago, and the loss of a friend of many years this past fall. It made me want to go out and hug everyone I have ever loved.
Read this book before you need it.
This book will make you think about how you will care for your parents, your partner, and how you will ask them to care for you. She gives advice for how to talk with people who are terminally ill, and how to be kind (all good lessons in general). I cried a lot listening to this book, but in a cathartic way. Listening to the audio gave me time to process and think about my grandmother's passing a few years ago, and the loss of a friend of many years this past fall. It made me want to go out and hug everyone I have ever loved.
Read this book before you need it.
renbooks's review
4.0
Interesting perspective and worth a read. I especially liked the parts where she talks about what to say and what not to say to a dying person or a grieving person.
joylene45's review
5.0
I purchased this awhile back and then hesitated to actually read it. I was afraid it would be sad or boring. It was neither. It is an blunt book that covers many useful topics related to being prepared for your own death in both practical logistical ways as well as emotionally. It also gives useful advice on what to say or not say in these situations. I hope I can remember that part at a time when I need it. In the meantime I will be using the appendices to get prepared. The audiobook was great, but I may also buy a hardcopy so I can use this as a reference book.