Resources & Reviews
Famous Last Words: U.S. Presidents
A select collection of the dying words spoken by America's presidents.
Books About Death, Dying, and Grief
Readers review books they have read about death, dying, grief, and mourning.See submissions
The Wrong Side of an Illness: A Doctor's Love Story
Book review of "The Wrong Side of an Illness: A Doctor's Love Story" by Owen Stanley Surman, M.D.
Moments With Baxter
Guide review of "Moments With Baxter", by Melissa Joseph and David Bussey.
Books About Death, Dying, and Grief
Readers review their favorite books about death, dying, and grief.
Pig Candy: Taking My Father South, Taking My Father Home
Review of "Pig Candy: Taking My Father South, Taking My Father Home" by Lise Funderburg
The End of Life Advisor - Book Review of The End of Life Advisor
Book review of "The End of Life Advisor" by Angela Morrow, RN, Guide to Palliative Care.
Stories are timeless and universal and can be an effective tool to help children and teens cope with grief and loss. Here is a list of books I recommend for children and teens.
Preschool to Early Grade School
Book Review of Handbook for Mortals - Handbook for Mortals Review
Review of the book "Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness" by Angela Morrow, RN.
Book About Death and Dying
Review of the book Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities at the End of Life by Dr. Ira Byock from your Guide to Palliative Care.
Guide to Caregiving in the Final Months of Life
A review of the booklet Guide to Caregiving in the Final Months of Life by Betsy Murphy, R.N. This is a book for anyone facing the task of caring for a dying loved one.
The Gifts of Grief: A Film by Nancee Sobonya
A review of the film "The Gifts of Grief" by Nancee Sobonya, a film about loss and bereavement, from Angela Morrow, guide to palliative care.
The Four Things That Matter Most
A review of the book The Four Things That Matter Most, by Dr. Ira Byock, from the guide to palliative care and hospice.
Book Review: The End-of-Life Handbook
A review of the book The End-of-Life Handbook: A Compassionate Guide to Connecting with and Caring for a Dying Loved One by David B. Feldman, PH.D. and S. Andrew Lasher, Jr., MD.
Book Review: Final Gifts
Final Gifts, a book about the needs and communications of the dying, claims that you will discover gifts of wisdom, faith, and love that the dying leave us. Find out what the About.com Guide to Palliative Care thinks about the book here.
