End-Of-Life Care Partnership - Books on Death and Dying

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Books on Death and Dying

These selected references are arranged alphabetically by author.

Author Title Publisher, Year

On Death and Dying N.Y. : Macmillan

Albom, Mitch Tuesdays with Morrie N.Y.: Doubleday, 1997

Ahronheim, Judith and Doron Weber Final Passages: Positive Choices for the Dying and Their Loved Ones N.Y.: Simon and Schuster, 1992

Babcock, E. When Life Becomes Precious: A Guide for Loved Ones and Friends of Cancer Patients N.Y.: Bantam Books, 1997

Becker, Marilyn Last Touch: Preparing for a Parent's Death CA: New Harbinger Press, 1992

Beresford, Larry The Hospice Handbook Boston: Little Brown, 1993

Boerstler & Kornfeld Life to Death: Harmonizing the Transition: A Holistic and Meditative Approach for Caregivers and the Dying Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1995

Bolen, J. Close to the Bone: Life-Threatening Illness and the Search for Meaning N.Y.: Touchstone, 1996

Bommel,
Harry Van Choices: For People Who Have a Terminal Illness, Their Families and Their Caregivers Ontario: N.C. Press, 1990

Byock, I., M.D. Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities at the End of Life N.Y. Riverhead Books, 1997

Callanan, Maggie & Kelley, Patricia Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communication of the Dying N.Y.: Simon & Schuster, 1992

Cason-Reiser, Gail, Michael J. Demoratz,, & Richard J.Reiser Dying 101: A Short Course On Living For The Terminally Ill Pushing the Envelope Publications, 1278 Glenneyre St., Suite 313, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-3103

DeHennezel, Marie Intimate Death: How the Dying Teach Us How to Live NY: Alfred A. Knopf, 1997

Doka, Kenneth J. and Joyce Davidson Living With Grief When Illness is Prolonged PA: Taylor & Francis, 1997

Feinstein, David and Peg Elliott Mayo Rituals for Living & Dying: How We Can Turn Loss & the Fear of Death Into an Affirmation of Life CA: Harper, 1990

Foos-Graber, Anya Deathing: An Intelligent Alternative for the Final Moments of Life ME: Nicolas-Hays, Inc., 1989

Froehlich,
Mary Ann An Early Journey Home: Helping Dying Children and Grieving Families MI: Baker Book House, 1992

Groopman, Jerome The Measure Of Our Days: A Spiritual Exploration of Illness N.Y.: Penguin Books, 1997

Irish, D., Lundquist, Kl,
and Nelson, V.J. (Eds.) Ethnic Variations in Dying, Death and Grief Bristol, PA: Taylor & Francis, 1993

Johnson, Christoher Jay, Marsha G. McGee How Different Religions View Death and Afterlife Second Edition: PA.: The Charles Press, 1998

Klein, Allen The Courage To Laugh: Humor, Hope and Healing In The Face Of Death And Dying N.Y.: Tarcher/Putnam, 1998

Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth Death is of Vital Importance N.Y.: Station Hill, 1995

Levine, Stephen A Year To Live: How To Live This Year As If It Were Your Last N.Y.: Bell Tower, 1997

McNees, Pat (Ed.) Dying: a Book of Comfort: Healing Words on Loss and Grief NY:Guild America Books, 1996

Menton, T. Gentle Closings: How to Say Goodbye to Someone You Love PA: Running Press, 1991

Miller, James E. When You Know You're Dying: 12 Thoughts to Guide You Through the Days Ahead IN.: Willowgreen Publishing, 1997

Miller, James E. One You Love Is Dying: 12 Thoughts to Guide You On the Journey IN.: Willowgreen Publishing, 1997

Moreno, Jonathan Arguing Euthanasia: The Controversy Over Mercy Killing, Assisted Suicide, and the "Right to Die." N.Y.: Touchtone, 1995

Nuland. Sherwin How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter N.Y.: Alfred Knopf, 1994

Radey, Charles Choosing Wisely: How Patients and Their Families Can Make the Right Decisions About Life and Death N.Y.: Bantam, 1992

Rinpoche, Sogya1 The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying Harper, 1992

Schneider, Miriam Midwives to the Dying. OR: Angel's Work 1992

Schwartz, Morrie Letting Go: Morrie's Reflections on Living While Dying NY: Delta Books, 1996

Segal, Jeanne Living Beyond Fear: Coping With The Emotional Aspects of Life-Threatening Illness NY.: Ballantine, 1989

Sharp, Joseph Living Our Dying: A Way To The Sacred In Everyday Life N.Y.: Hyperion, 1996

Tada, Joni Eareckson When Is It Right To Die? Suicide, Euthanasia, Suffering, Mercy San Francisco: Harper, 1992

Tobin, Daniel R. Peaceful Dying MA: Perseus Books, 1999

Watson, George and Emily The Calling - A Journey on the Path of Parent Care Agreka Books, 1998

Wilber, Ken Grace and Grit: Spirituality and Healing in the Life and Death of Treya Killam Wilber MA: Shambala, 1993

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