Final Gifts
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992
224
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1992
Adult
18+ years
Final Gifts: Understanding the Special Awareness, Needs and Communications of the Dying by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley explores the concept of Nearing Death Awareness through the lens of hospice care. Drawing on their extensive experience, the authors discuss the physical, psychological, and metaphysical aspects of the dying process, advocating for a compassionate understanding and better communication with terminally ill individuals to aid them in achieving a peaceful death.
Informative
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Heartwarming
Contemplative
Emotional
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Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley receives high praise for its compassionate and insightful approach to end-of-life care. Reviewers appreciate the authors' profound empathy and the valuable guidance it offers to both families and professionals. However, some find the book emotionally intense and difficult to read due to its heavy subject matter.
A reader who would enjoy Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley is likely someone interested in hospice care, end-of-life experiences, or the emotional and spiritual aspects of dying. Comparable to works like Being Mortal by Atul Gawande and The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski.
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224
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1992
Adult
18+ years
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