{"product_id":"9781611250237","title":"Divine Art of Dying: How to Live Well While Dying","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Divine Art of Dying \u003c\/i\u003e looks at the unique moment when a person turns toward death and examines what the dying person and their caregivers can expect. Based on the author’s own current experience, it’s about how we might die well and live well up to the very end of our physical existence. Combining personal stories with solid research on palliative and hospice care, this book identifies the decisions the dying one and his or her loved ones and friends must make. Unlike other books on dying, \u003ci\u003eThe Divine Art of Dying \u003c\/i\u003e takes a broader approach than just a medical one. It is not a “case book” but rather a well integrated look at the divine art of living and dying to the fullest, that includes spiritual insights from many sources along with references from literature, movies, and current culture.\u003cbr\u003e Karen Speerstra is an award-winning author. Her previous Divine Arts title \u003ci\u003eSophia: The Feminine Face of God \u003c\/i\u003e (ISBN: 978-1611250046) won the 2013 Nautilus gold award. Written in a very readable style, \u003ci\u003eThe Divine Art Of Dying\u003c\/i\u003e addresses real and common fears and the challenges of letting go and handing over a life. The book introduces new concepts to the body of writing on death and dying.\u003cbr\u003e It explains the medical complexities of end-of-life choices and gives helpful advice to caregivers to the dying in every chapter.\u003cbr\u003e and authentically chronicles the author’s own dying process.\u003cbr\u003e Foreword by author and internationally recognized authority on hospice and palliative care Dr. Ira Byock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ingram Publisher Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051414831344,"sku":"9781611250237","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781611250237_p0.jpg?v=1763845588","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781611250237","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}