Final Gifts - Book Review

Just finished the book, Final Gifts tonite. Since I started volunteering for Hospice last year I've read quite a few recommended books on the subject. This one is probably the sweetest, easiest and informative in terms of helping us be a part of this for our loved ones. It's a gentle touch that may be best for someone who is a bit nervous about the subject. The authors are a couple of Hospice nurses, and have some wonderful stories to tell. It had me getting a tissue out a couple of times; the sweetness of families being together at the right time. But more importantly they have packed the book with practical information about the observations they've made over the years. Dealing with folks who are nearing death and their loved ones. In fact they use the term Nearing Death Awareness to describe the process. In my own case, I can get the heebeejeebees around dying people somewhat, and it's a frightening time for sure. What to say, what do do, what's happening? These beautiful ladies cover a lot of ground here and give beaucoup information and advice on what's happening; answering these kinds of questions. It seems to me that the most natural, intrinsic thing that happens to someone who is born is that they are going to die. In our culture, in my own circle of friends and family, this is still such a taboo subject unfortunately. For something so downright inevitable to be eschewed so fervantly is kind of silly to me. So, if you're looking for a way to embrace this a bit, I highly recommend this book. It helped me and I plan on referring to it often as I get the opportunity to be around some fellow souls getting ready to head on to the other side.