Dying to Know: A Guide to Death for Everyone Alive

by Andrew Anastasios

"Dying to Know" is a ground breaking new book that aims to cut through the taboos and place death firmly in the circle of life. Quirky without being irreverent, accessible without being glib, and challenging without being disturbing, "Dying to Know" is a collection of conversation starters that lifts the lid on death and helps connect us all a little more. Subjects covered include: planning a personalised funeral; ways to help people who are terminally ill; making an emotional will; organ donation; creating online memorials; opening the conversation with children; things to do before you die; and, a host of other topics. "Dying to Know" is the result of lengthy consultation with palliative care workers, people with terminal illness, funeral industry professionals, children, religious leaders, doctors and those who have lost loved ones. It doesn't claim to be a book with all the answers. Just ideas, insights, advice and inspiring, illustrations about a subject none of us can escape. Read it and then rush into the daylight to get on with the more challenging matter of living.

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[Clare B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was fantastic! I really enjoyed the advise and just simple statements that were used in this book. It made me think about my future and how I want to write my will, have my funeral and just live my life to the fullest! :)

[Esther · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this in a funeral home and appreciated it for what it is: simple reflections, quotes, and prompts on the topic of death.

[Averil *rat emoji* · Rating 4 out of 5]

yep, absolutely perfect little package of a book to handle the looming end. Its filled with practical advice, sensible snippets, and wonderful wisdom. Pall care approved

[Catherine Mustread · Rating 3 out of 5]

A hospice type book with 60 illustrated vignettes about death – variously aimed at the dying, caregivers, survivors, and family and friends of any of those. A quick and poignant,though shallow look at various aspects of death and dying.

My father shared this with me during and after the recent death of my mother. Made me wonder about the expression "good grief."