Death and Dying

One of the best books out there for dealing with grief, Transcending Loss is a compassionate, poignant, and practical guide that not only covers the short-term crisis of dealing with the loss of a loved one, but the long-term process of living with and transcending grief. We found this book very helpful for dealing with the loss of a beloved family member.

A brilliant book by a woman who has dedicated her life to researching and serving the needs of terminally ill patients and their families. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross pretty much founded the conscious dying movement, which has brought a great deal of compassion and understanding into a modern world where the dying are often thrust into cold, compassionless institutions. Written in 1969, this is a classic book that still holds tremendous value after all these years.

Stephen Levine has worked with the pain and suffering of terminally ill and dying people for more than 25 years. This is a wonderful book, which compassionately shares some of the wisdom and experiences that Stephen has garnered through his work. Highly recommended both for personal growth and if you wish to prepare yourself to assist others with pain, suffering, or dying. Stephen describes several excellent mental techniques for dealing with chronic pain.