Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

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Death and dying
Death: The Final Stage of Growth
Dr. Kubler-Ross provides answers to questions about Death and dying. She includes the viewpoints of ministers, rabbis, doctors,... read more...
Dreaming Beyond Death: A Guide to Pre-death Dreams and Visions
A practical approach for understanding pre-death dreams from an expert caregiver and a respected religious scholar.   Drawing... read more...
Dying Well: Peace and Possibilities
Dr. Byock, a palliative care physician, shares his personal experiences and philosophy of caring for the dying. Volunteers... read more...
Dying: A Book of Comfort
More than 40 writers, thinkers, and religious figures from various faiths speak on the nature of dying and provide words... read more...
Facing Death: A Companion in Words and Images
Individuals facing death may not know how to express the range of emotions, questions, and discoveries they experience. At... read more...
The Grace in Dying: How We Are Transformed Spiritually as We Die
A hospice worker and worldwide lecturer, Singh's book describes how we can consciously surrender our bodies and our egos... read more...
Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness (2nd. ed.)
This book is written for a general audience by a team of specialists.  Updated since the first edition in 1999, it provides... read more...
Heart to Heart: Caring for the Dying
Audio book (CD format). Personal stories "from people facing death and those who are helping them along the journey. It looks... read more...
Hospice and palliative care: Questions & Answers
This book addresses many of the most common concerns of terminally ill patients and their families in an accessible question... read more...
How We Die: Reflections on Life's Final Chapter
Dr. Sherwin Nuland, a surgeon, wrote this book describing in frank yet compassionate detail what most of us are likely to... read more...