Accepting Goodbye

Most people don't think about death until forced to confront it through the aging process, a terminal disease, or with the death of a loved one. Doctors, however, deal with death on a regular basis, and learn to understand, even appreciate, the complex processes that mark the end of any life.

Dr. Jack Dawson, MD, has been cardiologist for forty years, and has seen hundreds of patients and families through this painful time. He's learned a lot about dying, but he's also learned a lot about living.

In his new book, Dawson shares his observations about dying-while also giving advice about how to live life to the fullest. By promoting a full understanding of death in both a historical and modern context, he can recommend strategies for everything from managing palliative care to discussing death with loved ones. All the while, Dawson encourages us to think of death as part of the journey of a well-lived life.

"Accepting Goodbye" is the perfect read for anyone who faces a life-threatening illness, has lost a loved one, or is simply becoming aware of his or her own mortality.