Christine Longaker

To my mind, this sensitive and compassionate book on dying (by a student of Sogyal Rinpoche, who wrote The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying) surpasses Sogyal's original in both scope and usefulness. If you have a life-threatening illness, or you have a loved one who is dying, this book may well be essential.

Twenty years ago, Longaker lost her husband to an incurable disease at the age of 25. In the ensuing years she has become internationally known for her pioneering work in the hospice movement. Though she writes from a Buddhist perspective, the advice offered can be adapted to any spiritual tradition. Facing Death and Finding Hope is an excellent guide for hospice volunteers and professionals, yet is well suited for anyone who has questions about how to deal with a dying loved one—or even show more how to face one's own death. (December 1997) show less

Longacre is the hero of the Irish hospice. I don't think I liked it, her book. dh

by Christine Longaker
Type: Book; English
Publisher: London : Century, 1997.
Editions: 2 Editions
ISBN: 0712678808 9780712678803
OCLC: 154311585
Related Subjects: Mind and body -- Psychological aspects. | Death -- Psychological aspects. | Death.