{"product_id":"9780578120669","title":"Death, Dying and Dessert: Reflections on Twenty Questions About Dying","description":"It is so human to want to deny death. Even if we understand we are likely to die, we don't expect it to happen in our lifetime.\u003cp\u003eDenial isn't a bad strategy...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• after we have given careful thought to what we want in a healthcare crisis,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• after we have stepped aside from denial long enough to put in place the legal documents that can save chaos, grief and, often, unnecessary expense when we die,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• after we have talked with our families and doctors about our wishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeath, Dying and Dessert. Reflections on Twenty Questions About Dying\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for healthy adults of all ages. It makes it easy to work through the organizational, emotional and spiritual issues that can reduce anxiety about end-of-life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is wisdom, warmth and humor in this accessible and useful book. Read it, make notes, find clarity and take action. And then be kind enough to hand a copy to family members and friends so they, too, won't let denial cause unnecessary difficulty. Talking about death is not dangerous but, in fact, life-giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are the twenty questions on which this book reflects:\u003cbr\u003e 1. Why Is Dying Important When We Are So Busy Living? \u003cbr\u003e 2. When Is It Time To Think About Dying? \u003cbr\u003e 3. Why Are We Afraid? \u003cbr\u003e 4. What Does Death Look Like? \u003cbr\u003e 5. What Is Old? \u003cbr\u003e 6. Can We Afford To Die? \u003cbr\u003e 7. Why Do We Need A Healthcare Proxy Form Now? \u003cbr\u003e 8. Why Complete An Advance Care Directive Now? \u003cbr\u003e 9. Why Do Most People Benefit From Writing A Will Now? \u003cbr\u003e 10. Why Should You Consider A Financial Power of Attorney? \u003cbr\u003e 11. Should We Donate Our Organs? \u003cbr\u003e 12. Why Add A Supplemental Letter, Video, Or Tape? \u003cbr\u003e 13. What Other Information Do We Need In Place? \u003cbr\u003e 14. How Do We Start A Conversation About Death and Dying\u003cbr\u003e With Family and Friends? \u003cbr\u003e 15. What Happens After We Die? \u003cbr\u003e 16. When Is Hospice A Good Idea? \u003cbr\u003e 17. How Do We Talk To Our Doctors? \u003cbr\u003e 18. Can Death Be Funny? \u003cbr\u003e 19. Can We End Our Life?\u003cbr\u003e 20. How Do We Find Grace Under Pressure?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa de Palabras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026663653616,"sku":"9780578120669","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780578120669_p0.jpg?v=1763720881","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780578120669","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}