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ISBN
9780553378764
Book Title
Final Gifts : Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Item Length
8.2 in
Publication Year
1997
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Patricia Kelley, Maggie Callanan
Features
Reprint
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science, Medical
Topic
Nursing / Social, Ethical & Legal Issues, Death & Dying, Death, Grief, Bereavement
Item Weight
8.6 Oz
Item Width
5.2 in
Number of Pages
256 Pages
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Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0553378767
ISBN-13
9780553378764
eBay Product ID (ePID)
674935

Product Key Features

Book Title
Final Gifts : Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs, and Communications of the Dying
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Nursing / Social, Ethical & Legal Issues, Death & Dying, Death, Grief, Bereavement
Publication Year
1997
Features
Reprint
Genre
Family & Relationships, Social Science, Medical
Author
Patricia Kelley, Maggie Callanan
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
8.6 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.2 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
91-043191
Reviews
"A treasureclear, authentic, responsible, and profoundly moving." -Sandol Stoddard, author of The Hospice Movement "Beautifully written, illuminating and reassuring… Final Gifts is truly a gift to us all." -Judy Tatelbaum, author of The Courage to Grieve "These richly told stories enable us to respond to the dying in new and authentic ways." -Ira R. Byock, M.D., author of Dying Well: The Prospect for Growth at the End of Life "Impressive insights into the experience of dying, offered by two hospice nurses with a gift for listening…They offer practical advice not only to involved family members but also to professional caregivers on how to recognize, understand, and respond to a dying person's messages." - Kirkus Reviews "A hopeful, helpful work…provides a gentle way to think about the unthinkable."- Publishers Weekly "A treasure…'must' reading for anyone working with the dying, or living with a dying person or life-threatening illness, or thinking about the process."- Vital Signs "Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley have garnered a wisdom and sensitivity, and cultivated a keen observation that only the dying could teach."- Sunrise "Insightful. Final Gifts is a significant contribution. Experienced hospice nurses Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley shed important light on human experience at the end of life. I highly recommend this helpful book to all who care for the dying."-Dr. Balfour Mount, Professor of Palliative Medicine, McGill University "Irrespective of belief system, age or diagnosis of the dying person, Final Gifts conveys the awe and profundity of the moments surrounding death that we all feel." -Madalon Amenta, R.N., M.D., Public Health Editor of The Hospice Journal, "A treasureclear, authentic, responsible, and profoundly moving." -Sandol Stoddard, author ofThe Hospice Movement "Beautifully written, illuminating and reassuring…Final Giftsis truly a gift to us all." -Judy Tatelbaum, author ofThe Courage to Grieve "These richly told stories enable us to respond to the dying in new and authentic ways." -Ira R. Byock, M.D., author ofDying Well: The Prospect for Growth at the End of Life "Impressive insights into the experience of dying, offered by two hospice nurses with a gift for listening…They offer practical advice not only to involved family members but also to professional caregivers on how to recognize, understand, and respond to a dying person's messages." -Kirkus Reviews "A hopeful, helpful work…provides a gentle way to think about the unthinkable."-Publishers Weekly "A treasure…'must' reading for anyone working with the dying, or living with a dying person or life-threatening illness, or thinking about the process."-Vital Signs "Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley have garnered a wisdom and sensitivity, and cultivated a keen observation that only the dying could teach."-Sunrise "Insightful.Final Giftsis a significant contribution. Experienced hospice nurses Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley shed important light on human experience at the end of life. I highly recommend this helpful book to all who care for the dying."-Dr. Balfour Mount, Professor of Palliative Medicine, McGill University "Irrespective of belief system, age or diagnosis of the dying person,Final Giftsconveys the awe and profundity of the moments surrounding death that we all feel." -Madalon Amenta, R.N., M.D., Public Health Editor ofThe Hospice Journal
Dewey Decimal
155.937
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Five years after its first publication, with more than 150,000 copies in print, Final Gifts has become a classic. In this moving and compassionate book, hospice nurses Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley share their intimate experiences with patients at the end of life, drawn from more than twenty years experience tending the terminally ill. Through their stories we come to appreciate the near-miraculous ways in which the dying communicate their needs, reveal their feelings, and even choreograph their own final moments; we also discover the gifts-of wisdom, faith, and love-that the dying leave for the living to share. Filled with practical advice on responding to the requests of the dying and helping them prepare emotionally and spiritually for death, Final Gifts shows how we can help the dying person live fully to the very end.
LC Classification Number
BF789.O4

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  • by nancychandlerbing
    May 16, 2017Top favorable review

    Very Compelling

    I received a copy of this book shortly after the loss of my father a few years ago. I wish I had read it before his passing but the book was so enlightening and provided answers to some of the comments he made to me during his final days. When a friend of mine told me that her mother was dying, I gave the book to her. She told me that she loved it and it helped her tremendously! Now that my mother is in the dying process, I purchased this copy to give to my sister. Hopefully, it will provide her with some insight to the dying process and the "gifts" that are given to the people who provide the care during those last days of living. This book is quite an eye opener and I would recommend it to anyone.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

  • by fergbaf_dxqdv
    Mar 06, 2018

    Final Gifts

    Insightful and compassionately written. I bought a copy for myself and our daughter who works with elders and some elders who are in their last physical stage of life. I learned much from the author's observations and snipets of those who died while in hospice care.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by cstelli
    Sep 02, 2019

    Enlightening.

    I read this book when my Dad was in the last months of his life while dealing with cancer. The nurses that wrote this book did a great job telling of their experiences with hospice patients. After reading the book I could more easily understand what my Dad was going through. I have purchased many of these books and passed them on to people experiencing the same issues with their family members, health care providers, and nursing home personnel. I would recommend this to anyone dealing with end of life issues.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by pommom2009
    Sep 15, 2017

    Excellent Read!

    As I experience the journey with my mom's terminal illness, reading this book has been such an informative perspective and has recommendations to help me better recognize what I may be able to do to encourage my mother and our family members during this difficult time. I highly recommend anyone who needs to better understand the behavior changes in themselves or a loved one to read this book...I only wish I would have gotten it sooner.

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  • by rainyday-half
    Oct 22, 2019

    Final Gifts is indeed a gift!

    I can't say enough good things about this book. The information is clearly presented and evidence is compelling. Something I wish I had had when so many of my loved ones died. Things that need doing, forgiveness asked for or given, clearing the slate for whatever happens after death. Each person needs to read it for themselves and will find within it many answers and much peace.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

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