I connected with this book because I had very similar experiences. It has helped me to release some long-suppressed emotions which were becoming a burden over the years. Bronnie has reminded me of my last days with my dying father, who was craving emotional support from me. Presently, my mother is also diagnosed with a terminal illness and requires the same support. Lastly, I, who is witnessing this and is on the way to becoming an orphan, also need emotional help. Now, if everyone will expect, then who will provide this so-called emotional support?

This has been my dilemma over the years, but after reading this, I am relieved and have developed an understanding that it is just a process. Books are often written for entertainment purposes but sometimes looks like these are created to uplift human consciousness.

I am sure that you will surely reshape your life once you read these dying people's regrets. Such is the impact of this book.

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing

Bronnie Ware

My HIglights

Our society has shut death out, almost as a denial of its existence. This denial leaves both the dying person and the family or friends totally unprepared for something that is inevitable. We are all going to die. But rather than acknowledge the existence of death, we try to hide it.

Being sick is certainly one way to dissolve the ego. Dignity disappears into the past forever when you are terminally ill.

Money is just another kind of energy, one that wants to bring good and happiness. But we use it wrongly, giving it power, chasing it, fearing it, unbalancing our lives in its pursuit, as we obsess over it,’ she stated. ‘It is as available as the air we breathe.

Pearl continued, stating that parents, for example, don’t always recognise their own worth and how their intention to raise happy children is one of the greatest contributions anyone can make to society. It breeds good adults. She hated to hear any mother say they were just a mum, when it was a job of true purpose.

I wish I’d not spent so many years in an average job. Life is over so quickly. I knew this from losing my family.


The fear of losing their parent, and perhaps the fear of their own pain, triggered some intense behaviour. I regularly witnessed how detrimental it is to live in a society that tries to keep death hidden.