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The Household Guide to Dying
How can a book about dying, make you feel so good? Well, this book can and does. It is so beautifully written, with witty and heart-warming insight into the small, ordinary things that we do and see every day that makes living so special. "I get to chose the music [in the car] from now on" says Delia, who is dying of cancer, to her children. There's an upside even to dying, I guess.
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Permalink Reply by Lindach on -
I've been resistant to reading this because of the subject but after reading your comments I might give it a go.
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Permalink Reply by Catherine W. on -
I have just finished this book and really enjoyed it. Just as I finished the book, a dear friend was told she had terminal cancer. I debated whether or not she would enjoy it - a very emotional situation. However, as my friend is launching whole-heartedly into the writing of lists and the enjoyment of her remaining time, I took the chance. She hasn't started yet, but I too found the book uplifting and empowering so I hope it proves to be for my friend.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Floyd on -
I am so sorry to hear of your friend's news Catherine. I lost a very good friend to cancer about 8 years ago. It was an heartbreaking time. Helpful books I would recommend for your friend would be Eckhardt Tolle's "The Power of Now" http://www.eckharttolle.com/eckharttolle and Byron Katie's "Loving what is" http://www.thework.com/books.asp. Both these author's emphasise the importance of living in the moment.
Best wishes to you,
Jane
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