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The Intimacy of Death and Dying

Simple guidance to help you through

Claire Leimbach, Trypheyna McShane and Zenith Virago    
Format: Paperback - B format
Pages: 264
AUD $26.99 inc. GST
The Intimacy of Death and Dying

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A warm, reassuring and very practical book on dealing with death and dying.

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When someone we love dies suddenly, or after a serious illness, we're often left wondering if we could have done more. How prepared are we to care for loved ones, talk to children about death, deal with the death of young and old, and honour someone's life?
In this uplifting book, filled with people's personal stories, the authors will inspire you with their warmth, wisdom and practical suggestions, as they share dozens of ways to make the death and dying of those you love everything you'd want it to be.
Authors Claire Leimbach, Trypheyna McShane and Zenith Virago draw on their work and experiences around death and dying to bring readers an extraordinarily compassionate, practical, inspiring guide to this momentous time in our lives.

Claire Leimbach is an award-winning documentary maker and stills photographer. Trypheyna McShane, MApSci (Social Ecology), an award-winning ecological artist, has nursed a number of loved ones through dying. Zenith Virago, CNC, JP has been working and consulting extensively in the field of death and dying since the mid-90s.

ISBN: 9781741758948
Australian Pub.: June 2009
Publisher: ALLEN & UNWIN
Imprint: INSPIRED LIVING
Subject: Mind Body Spirit
Edition Number: 1

Listen to Zenith Virago on ABC Radio National's 'The Spirit of Things'

Listen to Claire Leimbach on RadioOutThere.com

Reader reviews

'Is it okay to enjoy reading a book about death and dying? It is now. Interesting and yet seriously important, this book covers a variety of situations from the perspectives of many firsthand accounts. Each of the 45 + chapters is conveniently titled to be used as a clear index to find topics of interest for the entire book. I was amazed at the variety of topics covered: father, mother, child, suicide, accidents, sudden, planned, grief, what to consider before and after death, etc. Each story gives details and is based on the reality of the person telling it. This book is respectful and compassionate; yet, there is no tiptoeing around death and dying. You're going to learn all about it, not matter what your comfort level with the topic. Additional listings of resources and Web sites are included. I was entertained, touched and educated by this book.' - Gary, Texas, USA

'Death is a subject that both fascinates and repels us all. Headlines of death and destruction grab our attention, murder mysteries rivet us to our seats and watching real people deal with loss through tragedy on TV consumes us with empathy. But facing our own or our loved ones death is something we prefer not to think about. The Intimacy of Death and Dying gently takes our hand and helps us open our eyes to what we do not want to see, that death comes to all of us, and that how we face our own end or that of our loved ones is just as vital to the celebration of life as welcoming a new baby into the world.' - Carolyn Greene (The Book Warehouse)

'... can only say every home needs this book -- it is the bible of how to prepare for death and how to make sure you make the most of living.' - Barbara  

'This book is a major step in removing death from the taboo list and placing it on the table for open, caring and loving discussion.' - Alex   

'... wow, this book is so beautifully written. I think I've cried every second chapter, but not in a depressing way, in an uplifting way.' - Natalie

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