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Julie Mughal has written a moving, compassionate and eloquent book
that is ultimately about the strength of the human spirit, even
when confronted with unimaginable adversity. It is especially about
the strength of wives and mothers who struggle through their own
grief and deprivation to see that their fatherless children
continue to have hope for a brighter future. Only someone who has
experienced this reality in her own life could have the
understanding that makes these stories so illuminating. In spite of
the many different ways societies support or oppress the widows in
their midst, Land Without Hats is ultimately another reminder that
the devotion of mothers to their children supersedes all boundaries
and helps us "bear unbearable sorrow."
WINNER 2011 BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NURSING When Plato was asked to sum up his life's work, he simply stated, "Practice dying." Last Acts of Kindness allows a glimpse into this practice through the stories of those who have lived and died among us. In these chronicles of a midwife to the dying, Judith Redwing Keyssar speaks eloquently and from her heart about her extensive experience in the field of palliative care-providing nursing expertise along with emotional and spiritual guidance and support. Her stories describe people she has eased in their dying processes in hospitals, residential facilities and in their homes. Keyssar offers us lessons to help navigate this complicated and inevitable journey. She encourages us to examine our personal relationships to impermanence and to consider the changes needed in our healthcare system to better serve us all at the end of life.
In this remarkable collection of interviews with seven people who've died, Irene Kendig, with the help of a gifted medium, explores what happens when we transition from physical to non-physical life. Each of the seven dialogues begins with the same question: What did you experience when you released your last breath on earth? This book is for anyone who has ever wondered whether there is a Heaven or a Hell, a Judgment Day, or a reunion with loved ones. It will illuminate and inspire your heart and mind whether you believe in an afterlife or not. These dialogues explore life from a spiritual perspective, which elevates consciousness and empowers you to make choices in alignment with your soul's purpose. The responses offered by Ms. Kendig's loved ones not only diminish fear of dying, they provide solace for those who grieve, and inspire all to live courageously, joyfully, and respectfully . . . now. If you are hungry for spiritual truth and meaning, this book is a banquet of knowledge, wisdom and peace of mind.
Outside Time: My Friendship with Wilbur -- the stirring account of a friendship forged, over the course of many, many winters, on river ice, between a much younger, questing man and an older, atheistic "river wizard." In the fullness of time this unlikely association led, inexorably, to a post-death pact that was, most wonderfully, honored. The narrative is written as both a paean to a special kind of friendship, and a discriminating inquiry into the whole question regarding the possible continuation of personal consciousness beyond what we call "death."
This book is the first and only comprehensive work designed and written for organizations that may face the daunting task of notifying and supporting families if a person dies, is seriously injured or is missing. The book is highly useful for companies, government agencies, police and fire departments, schools and universities, hospitals, clergy, social workers and even as a supplement for military service notification teams. In their research, the authors found that most organizations are ill-prepared to competently and compassionately carry out this sad but important responsibility. Most people don't like to talk about the subject. That's natural and understandable. What is neither understandable nor acceptable is an organization ignoring or paying little attention to the potential of such an event. How bad news is delivered and received can have a deep and enduring impact on both the organization's messenger, the organization itself and the loved ones. The consequences can be devastating or can serve as the beginning of a healthy grieving process. This book is full of useful tools and tips that will help your organization and its people prepare for a potential event, which in turn will make notification less difficult, expedite the notification process, reduce anxiety and stress, prepare for the unexpected, minimize hurtful and costly mistakes and protect an organization's reputation. We encourage you to take advantage of the wealth of information in this book so that if and when the time comes, you and your organization can handle this tough duty skillfully and with care.
Containing Eleven Addresses Delivered Before The General Assembly Of The Presbyterian Church In The United States, At Charlotte, N.C., In May, 1897. In Commemoration Of The Two Hundred And Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Westminster Assembly, And Of The Formation Of The Westminster Standards.
"It's shocking and sinful, and I couldn't put it down " -Joan
Rivers
This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.
In the tradition of Mary Roach's bestselling "Stiff" and Jessica
Mitford's classic expose "The American Way of Death" comes this
meticulously researched, refreshingly irreverent, and lavishly
illustrated look at death from acclaimed author Harold Schechter.
With his trademark fearlessness and bracing sense of humor,
Schechter digs deep into a wealth of sources to unearth a treasure
trove of surprising facts, amusing anecdotes, practical
information, and timeless wisdom about that undiscovered country to
which we will all one day travel. Topics include
Sacred Grief offers an intriguing exploration of the
far-reaching ripple effect of our present-day opinions about
surviving grief's emotional roller-coaster and the unnecessary
suffering our judgments unconsciously promote. You'll find comfort
in discovering that there's another dimension to this universal
experience--a dimension that fosters trust, kindness and
compassion, peacefully heals, and steadfastly moves you towards
your soul's deepest desires and dreams.
This engaging new book takes a fresh approach to the major topics surrounding the processes and rituals of death and dying in the United States. It emphasizes individual experiences and personal reactions to death as well as placing mortality within a wider social context, drawing on theoretical frameworks, empirical research and popular culture. Throughout the text the authors highlight the importance of two key factors in American society which determine who dies and under what circumstances: persistent social inequality and the American consumerist ethic. These features are explored through a discussion of topics ranging from debates about euthanasia to deaths resulting from war and terrorism; from the death of a child to children's experience of grieving and bereavement; and from beliefs about life after death to more practical issues such as the disposal of the dead body. Drawing on sociological, anthropological, philosophical, and historical research the authors present the salient features of death and dying for upper-level students across the social sciences. For anyone interested in learning more about the end of life, this book will provide a useful and accessible perspective on the uniquely American understanding of death and dying.
An orphan is someone who has lost both parents, and a widow is someone who has lost her husband, but what do you call a mother who has lost both of her children? There is no name for them. "Imagine, if you dare, that your marriage is over, your parents are dead, your siblings are dead, and your children are dead. You are sixty-seven years old and no longer employed. What would you do?" "Why would God take away both of my children and leave me alone in my old age? I am not a perfect person. I have made mistakes, but that is a terrible punishment and I am not a bad person." "Life still hurts. A memory sneaks up on me and brings me to my knees on a regular basis, but I cry it out, I write it out, and get on with it." Mignon Matthews lost her daughter Evie in 1980, when she was eighteen, and her son Albert in 2005, when he was forty-two. This is her story.
"Jesus did not eliminate human suffering: He came to suffer together with us." With these words Fr. Vincent Nagle introduces his readers to his work in the hospital where he has served for years as chaplain. Trite phrases just don't cut it when families are confronted by the mystery of suffering. "When I go into a hospital room, I go in with a broken heart, willing to share this adventure with these patients whose very selves are broken apart by illness. I don't want to give them false comfort, but real hope." Brief and intense fragments of hospital life are alternated with the fascinating story of Fr. Vincent's own journey to faith and the priesthood. "When I understood that in order to be truly alive I needed to return to the faith, my condition was that God not let me be separated from the difficulties of life." And God took him seriously. |
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