Sociologi: døden og døende

This book presents Dr Syme's views on the plight of people with dementia, and his suggestion for further legislative change. The book's title reflects a life that has been long, and where all that was possible has been achieved - and so is in a sense 'complete'. There follows consideration of the problems that may follow, and what may be a reasonable response.

"This book offers support from a Witch's perspective. Courtney Weber shares rituals, prayers, journal prompts, and other exercises specially designed to help with all kinds of grief, whether it's from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a community fracture, or environmental destruction"--

A son 6ème mois de grossesse, Stéphanie Merveille apprends que son bébé est atteint d'une grave malformation cardiaque.Contre l'avis médical, elle décide de donner la vie à Timmy.Elle était loin de s'imaginer à quel parcours du combattant elle allait être confrontée.

Are we afraid of dying,or are we perhaps much more afraid of the process of dying,afraid of the shame we may feel?Indeed, is shame one of the most painful things we can feel?

"Sobbing so uncontrollably I could not take a breath, the pain was unbearable. I washed down the pills with an open bottle of wine I grabbed from the fridge. I just wanted it all to stop... The pain... the fighting... the lies..."Scars to Stars TM is a series of online summits, live events, and books. These writers vulnerably share their personal, authentic stories of overcoming adversity to motivate and inspire you, wherever you might be along our own journey... so you will never again need to feel alone in your struggle.Proceeds benefit: The Realize FoundationWe believe that conversation and community can reduce suicide statistics.www.realizefoundation.org

A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan 'Enthralling and packed with insights.' - BILL BRYSON'A must-read.' - STEPHEN FRY'Spectacular. Changed my perspective on the whole living world but most of all myself.' - CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN__________________How can science help us live better and longer? We are living through an exciting revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in our understanding of why we age, and why some species live longer than others. Will we soon be able to cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan?In Why We Die, Ramakrishnan takes us on a riveting journey to the frontiers of biology. He explains the latest scientific understanding of exactly why we age and how we might prevent it. He examines the cutting-edge efforts to extend lifespan by altering our natural biology and raises profound questions. Might death serve a necessary biological purpose? As science advances, what will it mean for us all if people start living longer? And how can we increase our chances of living long, healthy and fulfilled lives?Why We Die is a narrative of uncommon insight and beauty from one of our leading public intellectuals.'An incredible journey.' - SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE'Joyfully alive' - STEVE BRUSATTE'Scientists do not come much more eminent than Venki Ramakrishnan... wonderfully readable... fascinating.' FINANCIAL TIMES*As heard on BBC Radio 4 Start the Week*

Through this collection of essays, author and activist Reagan Jackson, chronicles her journey into the world of journalism. Art, cinema, social justice, feminism, Black reparations, health & reproductive rights, dance, education-while Jackson's subjects range far and wide, her writing brings an intimacy & immediacy to all.

Documentary films about individuals with a terminal illness, in hospice care, or desiring assisted death, redefine cultural expectations of what dying is and feels like. These films invite their viewers to witness the intimate and emotional moments of dying people, including moments on their deathbed. Filming Death explores these documentaries as ethical spaces, asking the viewers to learn how to engage with end-of-life through the experiences of others and to find ways to alleviate potential death anxiety. It argues that the diversity of documentary films resists simplified moral divisions between good and bad death, and instead, embellishes diverse realities where dying takes many forms, ranging from acceptance to rage. Outi Hakola is a Lecturer in the Department of Health and Social Management at the University of Eastern Finland.

This volume celebrates the career of John Martin Fischer. It gathers new essays by leading scholars on some of the major themes of Fischer's work and includes a new piece by Fischer in which he offers a systematic reflection on and defense of the motivations that have shaped his theorizing about moral responsibility.

This innovative volume examines grief and bereavement studies through a phenomenological lens. It draws on perspectives from philosophy, psychology and sociocultural studies to focus on the experiential dimension of grief, moving beyond understanding from a purely mental health and psychiatry perspective.

Paul William Schmidt's stepmother, Mary Lou, intentionally chose to end her life and asked him and his father to stay by her side during her last forty-four days. In this poignant and insightful book, the author takes you on a transformative journey through the depths of loss, grief, and the remarkable power of embracing life in the presence of death and dying. The experience helped the author uncover the extraordinary lessons hidden within the realms of mortality. With a compassionate voice, he recounts the indelible moments that shaped his own understanding of dying and living, leaving no emotion unexplored. Elysian Hills invites you to navigate your own path of self-discovery in living with the inevitability of death and healing through the loss of a loved one, and its words will inspire you to embrace the grief and joy that can coexist in the face of dying.

For the loved ones left behind by suicide, unanswered cause-and-effect questions are unleashed that inevitably lead to guilt. If I had done this... If I had not done that... If I had done more... If I had done nothing! Suicide is almost universally motivated by an absence of hope. All too often, family and friends wonder when and how their actions and inactions may have contributed to their loved one's hopelessness. The guilt can be long-lasting and life-changing. While I will always love my son and the wonderful memories I have of our time together, I also know I must find a way to continue to live my life according to God's purpose. The bridge to this future has been forgiveness. Not unlike Jesus' grace which he freely gives for our sins, this forgiveness must be given to ourselves and others whose lives fall under the shadow of suicide. It is my hope and purpose that my story will help others find the bridge, give it to God where it clearly belongs, and accept the outcome.

The complete last essays of acclaimed writer Peter Schjeldahl, the great New Yorker art critic