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a beginner s guide to the end practical advice for living life and facing death

The combined wisdom of a legendary hospice physician together with a journalist and experienced caregiver makes this book feel like a loving friend who is by our side with practical advice on the medical, legal, logistical, and emotional aspects of an event that awaits us all. This is a book that every family should have,the equivalent of Dr. Spock but for this other phase of life. Abraham Verghese, author ofCutting for StoneA Beginners Guide to the Endis honest,funny, luminous, and essential. Full of real-world advice and hard-won insight, its a practical guide to dying that is actually much more about living. Lucy Kalanithi, author of the epilogue toWhen Breath Becomes Airby Paul KalanithiA gentle, knowledgeable guide to a fate we all share. The Washington Post Miller and Berger, through their honesty and deep experience,help us to live the best life possible with a serious illness.This is a beautiful, poignant, expert, and human handbook for all of us. Susan Block, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolI wish Id had this book when I needed it. Death and dyingare notsubjects that many people are comfortable talking about, but its hugely important to be as prepared as youcan beemotionally, physically, practically, financially, andspiritually. This book may bethe most important guide you could have. Elizabeth Gilbert, author ofBig MagicandEat Pray LoveYou know what would be fun today? Reading a book about death,said no one ever. So you can imagine my surprise when I opened these pages and found myself smiling on the first one.BJ Miller and Shoshana Berger have done something impressive: theyre written a book about dying thats not onlymoving and practical, but also delightful to read. Adam Grant, co-author ofOption Band author ofGive and TakeandOriginalsWhen it comes to the final journey, we are all beginners. Navigating the complexities of serious illness requires grace and grit. With elegant simplicity and tender,earthy honesty, this beginners guide explains how to prepare, what possible routes you might take, mis-turns to avoid, and the beauty you might see along the way. Ira Byock, MD,Founder & Chief Medical Director, Institute for Human CaringThere are many times in my personal life and my medical education when I could have used this book. In their clear and compelling guide, Millerand Berger help us understand how to approach one of the most important but least understood phases of our life. Their honest reflections and sharp insights will change lives for the better. Vivek Murthy, MD, former Surgeon General of the United StatesIf you are sure you would never read a book about how to face death, especially long before you need it, A Beginners Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and F