{"product_id":"9781586481971","title":"What Dying People Want: Practical Wisdom For The End Of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eFacing death results in more fear and anxiety than any other human experience. Though much has been done to address the physical pain suffered by those with a terminal illness, Western medicine has been slow to understand and alleviate the psychological and spiritual distress that comes with the knowledge of death. In \u003ci\u003eWhat Dying People Want,\u003c\/i\u003e Dr. David Kuhl begins to bridge that gap by addressing end-of-life realities—practical and emotional—through his own experiences as a doctor and through the words and experiences of people who knew that they were dying. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Kuhl presents ways of finding new life in the process of dying, understanding the inner reality of living with a terminal illness, and addressing the fear of pain, as well as pain itself. He also offers concrete guidance on how to enhance doctor\/patient relationships and hold family meetings, and provides an introduction to the process of life review. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is possible to find meaning and peace in the face of death. \u003ci\u003eWhat Dying People Want\u003c\/i\u003e \"helps us learn to view the knowledge of death as a gift, not a curse.\" (\u003ci\u003eNew Times\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PublicAffairs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031052402928,"sku":"9781586481971","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781586481971_p0.jpg?v=1769901050","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781586481971","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}