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Hadley Vlahos

The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments

Hadley VlahosNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023

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Hadley Vlahos

The In-Between

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments, Hadley Vlahos, a hospice nurse, recounts her transformative experiences caring for dying patients, exploring how these encounters intertwine with her personal growth and spirituality. Using a chapter-per-patient structure, Vlahos weaves together poignant stories revealing the profound beauty and lessons found in life's final moments. Topics include death, terminal illness, emotional trauma, and mental health issues.

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.5

36,222 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hadley Vlahos' The In-Between offers a poignant exploration of human connections and existential reflections, often praised for its emotional depth and nuanced storytelling. Some readers appreciate its introspective narrative and relatable characters, while others find the pacing slow and certain plot elements predictable. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The In-Between?

Readers who appreciate heartwarming, reflective narratives with a focus on life's transitions will enjoy Hadley Vlahos's The In-Between. Fans of Atul Gawande's Being Mortal or Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie will find similar themes of life, death, and the journey in between, with a compassionate, humanistic perspective.

4.5

36,222 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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