9781639730858
How to say goodbye : the wisdom of hospice caregivers
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"As artist-in-residence at the Zen Hospice Project Guest House, Wendy MacNaughton experienced firsthand how difficult it is to know what to do when we're sharing final moments with a loved one. In this tenderly illustrated guide to saying goodbye, with a foreword by renowned physician and author BJ Miller, MacNaughton shows how to make sure those moments are meaningful. Using a framework of "the five things" taught to her by a professional caregiver, How to Say Goodbye provides a model for having conversations of love, respect, and closure: with the words "I forgive you," "Please forgive me," "Thank you," "I love you," and "Goodbye," each oriented toward finding mutual peace and understanding when it matters most. How to Say Goodbye features MacNaughton's drawn-from-life artwork from both the Zen Hospice Project Guest House and her own aunt's bedside as she died, each paired with hospice caregivers' gentle advice on creating a positive sensory experience, acknowledging what you can't control, and sharing memories and gratitude. A poignant guide to embracing the present and deepening relationships during great vulnerability, How to Say Goodbye shows that just as there is no one right way to live a good life, there is no one right way to say goodbye. Whether confused, scared, or uncertain, this book is a starting point"--
Available copies
- 2 of 4 copies available at OWWL.
Current holds
0 current holds with 4 total copies.| Location | Call Number / Shelving Location |
Barcode | Status / Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Public Library | 616.02 MAC (Text) Adult Nonfiction |
32139002068789 |
Checked out 09/30/2023 |
| Ontario Public Library | 616.029 MAC (Text) Adult New Materials |
52126300868114 |
Available - |
| This copy is new and can only be picked up at this library. | |||
| Palmyra Community Library | 616.029 MAC (Text) Adult New Nonfiction |
52127300492855 |
Checked out 10/10/2023 |
| This copy is new and can only be picked up at this library. | |||
| Walworth-Seely Public Library | 616.029 MacNaughton (Text) Adult New Materials |
52129301022269 |
Available - |
| This copy is new and can only be picked up at this library. | |||