I Don't Know What to Say...: How to Help and Support Someone Who is Dying

by Robert Buckman

Now in its 16th printing.

When faced with a dying person, the combination of fear, embarassment, guilt and profound sadness can make the most caring person feel helpless. For many of us, dying is so far removed from everyday experience that we just don`t know what to do.

Knowing how to listen sensitively and knowing what to say to a dying person can help make this a moving and rewarding time for patient and supporter.

Genres: Nonfiction, Medicine, Psychology

247 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Jesse Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a really great book even if you're not dealing with someone who is dying, but it really helps me realize some of my flaws as a listener and how I'm not putting people in amazing situations when getting through rough conversations, I really love this book.

[Emma Sager · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very helpful book. Some of it seemed obvious to me, but definitely a good guide.

[Julie Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written by Buckman. His compassionate nature comes through the book easily. Articulate and heartfelt, this book is a treasure to all those who must deal with death. Just happens to be all of us.

[Jeannie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read so many books on death and dying when I found out my mom was dying of cancer. This one opened my eyes to her feelings and was a great help to me.

[Jacquie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the most informative books I have read on the subject of death and dying. I highly recommend it!