Dying: A New Zealand Guide for the Journey

Author(s): Sue Wood and Peter Fox

Ceremonies/Celebrants | Grief & Loss

Second-hand, paperback in good condition. Printed name label on inside cover page.


The book has been written to help anyone who is dying from cancer or other terminal illness. Drawing on years of practical experience as counsellors in the field, Sue Wood and Peter Fox discuss what they and others have found happening in the terminal stages of illness - what the dying person can expect, what others have found important to do - and generally how to respond positively and practically to situations that are likely to arise on this difficult journey. The authors also address those involved in the day-to-day care and nursing, as well as the professionals. Their aim is to help deal with the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and those caring for them, and to enhance the dignity and comfort of all concerned. First published 2006, Auckland softcover 196pp


Product Information

Foreward; preface; The voice of destiny: Getting the news; Breaking the news, and after; How on earth are we going to pay for this?; The first days; Accepting death; Mourning; Care for the carers; Supportive therapies for the dying; Creativity in the midst of crisis; Food and nutrition; To be opened after I am gone; Palliative care; Practical care at home; Final crossing; The last 47 hours; Sunset: Last reflections; Appendix: Texts for reflection, Useful contacts, References, Ackowledgements, About the authors.

General Fields

  • : 9781877429002
  • : Calico Publishing Ltd.
  • : UNKNOWN
  • : September 2006
  • : New Zealand
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Sue Wood and Peter Fox
  • : Paperback
  • : 362.1750993
  • : 208