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The Art of Dying by Dr Peter Fenwick, Elizabeth Fenwick (Paperback, 2008)
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ISBN-13: 9780826499233, 978-0826499233. Is there an art to dying?. And if there is, what can we do to achieve a good death?. We have few special rituals to prepare for death, or to mark it, and we often fail to help the dying prepare for death.
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A new book to help the dying, their loved ones and their health care workers better understand the dying process and to come to terms with death itself. The Art of Dying is a contemporary version of the medieval Ars Moriendi-a manual on how to achieve a good death. Peter Fenwick is an eminent neuropsychiatrist, academic and expert on disorders of the brain. His most compelling and provocative research has been into the end of life phenomena, including near-death experiences and deathbed visions of the dying person, as well as the experiences of hospice and palliative care workers and relatives of dying people. Dr. Fenwick believes that consciousness may be independent of the brain and so able to survive the death of the brain, a theory which has divided the scientific community. The problem with death is deeply rooted in our culture and the social organization of death rituals. Fenwick believes that with serious engagement and through further investigation of these phenomena, he can help change attitudes so that we in the West can face up to death, and embrace it as a significant and sacred part of life. We have become used to believing that we have to shield each other from the idea of death. Fear of death means we view it as something to be fought every step of the way. Aimed at a broad popular readership, The Art of Dying looks at how other cultures have dealt with death and the dying process (The Tibetan death system , Swedenborg, etc.) and compares this with phenomena reported through recent scientific research. It describes too the experiences of health care workers who are involved with end of life issues who feel that they need a better understanding of the dying process, and more training in how to help their patients die well by overcoming the common barriers to a good death, such as unfinished business and unresolved emotions of guilt or hate. From descriptions of the phenomena encountered by the dying and those around them, to mapping out ways in which we can die a good death , this book is an excellent basis for helping people come to terms with death.Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-139780826499233
eBay Product ID (ePID)90185044
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Art of Dying
AuthorDr Peter Fenwick, Elizabeth Fenwick
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicCoping with Illness
Publication Year2008
Number of Pages264 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight282g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorElizabeth Fenwick, Dr Peter Fenwick
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 29 Jan, 2020
Encourages us to take responsibility for a good death.
Had watched the tube video of interview with peter Fenwick. The book explained everything in more detail and was mesmerising. Definitely ended any fear of death, and led to desire for more research.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 Jul, 2019
Enlightening and Reassuring
Well written and researched. Presents compelling evidence to suggest that the process of dying can actually be a far less traumatic experience than we might otherwise expect.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Mar, 2017
Recommended
This copy appears to be brand new. A very interesting, serious read by two professionals.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jun, 2019
Transition to the soiritual afterlife
Interesting book about transition to the spiritual afterlife.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Dec, 2019
concise and best wording.
Superb research, thought provoking and unbiased conclusions.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
