Knocking on Heaven's Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death by Katy Butler
Posted by Paula Schneider on Nov. 16, 2013, 1:31 p.m. 3 comments
On Nov. 9, I facilitated a death cafe and one of the attendees highly recommended this book. Two days later, I heard an interview on NPR with the author, Katy Butler. Her words about the way we die (especially in America) were so pertinent and appropriate to today's world. I was delighted. Have just received my copy and will begin the read this weekend!
Comments
Highly recommend this book
I loved it, it was written in an honest and open manner. Katy did not try to soften any sharp edges, she wrote it as it was. I have a lot of respect for Katy and her family for allowing this book to go ahead. It will be of great help to many areas of hospital stays and much common sense things that one does not always see at the time.
Posted by Annie Whitlocke, Leanne Skipsey, Cherie Scott
I highly recommend this book. Very well written, good research. Valuable information about medical situations, making difficult decisions, family dynamics.
Posted by Susan w
Excellent book
I enjoyed this book and learned much from it about the DISadvantages of pacemakers. Keeping a heart going years past the time when a natural death might occur can turn out to be a nightmare for both the individual and his family.
Posted by Sandy