Love Your Life to Death: How to Plan and Prepare for End of Life so You Can Live Fully Now

by Yvonne Heath

Love Your Life to Death ...will make you laugh, it will make you cry but most importantly, it may give you a new perspective on life and death. Through heartfelt stories of those who have been deeply impacted by loss and found happiness again, and interviews of professionals who deal with grief, death and dying, you will gain from their insightful experiences. You will be empowered by Exploring why we have become a death phobic society better understanding medical futility, and quality vs. quality of life Discovering how living fully can help you die peacefully Looking at grief, and filling your self-care tool box Learning how to start "The Talk" about end-of-life wishes and planning ...and so much more Yvonne Heath is a nurse with a mission... to help bring death out of the darkness and into our conversations and to create a culture of acceptance with less fear. With over 25 years' experience working in healthcare, she has witnessed a great deal of excessive suffering in our death-phobic society. She has also felt it in her own life. Inspired by those who have lived fully and died peacefully, she has chosen to share her knowledge and experience through authoring books and speaking to the world about the value of talking, planning and preparing for grief, death and dying - before they arrive. By doing so we will suffer less. This is her wish for the world.

206 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2015

Reviews

[Jo-Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yvonne Heath opens up a conversation that many of us would rather not - how to plan and prepare for the time when we leave this life. Her down to earth writing style, plain language and liberal employment of antedotes drawn from her practice as a palliative care nurse and from real life provide a robust array of reference points for readers to construct their own dialogues. Her passion comes through in every word. The sections for children and young people are particularly helpful. Recommended for both pratitioners and for the general public.

[Sharron Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

A unique personal yet universal look at something none of us can avoid but so many never discuss. This book will prepare you for the " talk" each of us should have with ourselves and with our loved ones. To discuss your end-of-life wishes may be difficult but it will free you and your family from all the doubts and conflicts that can come with the dying process. Great personal and professional scenarios remind us we are all part of this life process

[Charmaine Hammond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yvonne has brought such an important topic to people around the globe, planning for end of life, having the conversations while you are still healthy and how to just show up for people. I so appreciated Yvonne's writing style- it was relatable and understandable. She took a very difficult topic for many people and pulled the reader in through her engaging and supportive writing style. A great read!!
Charmaine Hammond

[Wendy Truscott · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author has tackled a difficult subject with honesty, humour, and grace. As a nurse, she has encountered the variety of ways in which patients and their loved ones face death and shares the many life lessons learned. The reader is encouraged and inspired to plan for their own last wishes and have "the talk" with family and friends to avoid the stress of confusion and possible regrets.

[Laura Fraser · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading this, I immediately wrote down all the wishes for my end of life, and thoroughly enjoyed the process. This a beautiful and heart warming collection of stories and solid advice about properly preparing for end of life.

[Nazanine Pineda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely and important book that everyone should read to prepare for death and truly live your life to the fullest. This book should be provided by Estate/Trust Attorneys as you finalize your Living Trust. It would have made it a much smoother and less painful experience!

Yes, it sucks thinking (and talking) about death but it doesn't need to be that way. Imagine having the blessing of planning out your life today-- and actually living it to the fullest.

Loved learning about the Author's real-life experiences and the checklist she created to better prepare and plan your life.

Do yourself and your family/loved ones a favor and begin the conversation. A great New Year's Resolution if you haven't picked one out yet!

[Venetta Cox-Mlynczyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yvonne has enlightened and inspired us in her heartwarming book about preparing for the end of life. She is not intimidated by grief, which is her gift! A topic avoided far too often by many. If only people realized, as Yvonne did, that grief and death are not a taboo subject. In fact, they are crucial in life, "Have the talk" and enjoy life to the fullest. I met Yvonne at my bereavement centre. She was presenting on grief. Her encouraging words gave me such hope for the future after suffering my own extreme personal losses. Her presentation was so engaging and inspiring. She is a genuine caring person and her zest for life is contagious! Thank you Yvonne for your wonderful book, helping us all navigate life and death.

[Jean Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Taking the fear out of death is explained well by Yvonne Heath in her book Love Your Life to Death. Living well is the best way to prepare.