Conversations on Dying

A Palliative-Care Pioneer Faces His Own Death

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, Ailments & Diseases, Cancer, Aging, Self Help
Cover of the book Conversations on Dying by Phil Dwyer, Dundurn
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Phil Dwyer ISBN: 9781459731950
Publisher: Dundurn Publication: April 16, 2016
Imprint: Dundurn Language: English
Author: Phil Dwyer
ISBN: 9781459731950
Publisher: Dundurn
Publication: April 16, 2016
Imprint: Dundurn
Language: English

The story of the end-of-life experience of a palliative care physician who helped thousands of patients to die well.

We all die. Most of us spend the majority of our lives ignoring this uncomfortable truth, but Dr. Larry Librach dedicated his life and his career to helping his patients navigate their final journey. Then, in April 2013, Larry was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Unlike the majority of us, Larry knew the death he wanted. He wanted to die at home, surrounded by his family: his wife of forty years, his children, and his grandchildren. He did. He was peaceful and calm at the end. Larry proved that the “good death” isn’t a myth. It can be done, and he showed us how.

Ever the teacher, Larry made his last journey a teachable moment on how to die the best death possible, even with a pernicious disease. As hard as it is to guide patients toward dying well, it is far harder to live those precepts day by day as the clock ticks down to one’s own death, but Larry, together with author Phil Dwyer, chronicled his final journey with courage and humour.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The story of the end-of-life experience of a palliative care physician who helped thousands of patients to die well.

We all die. Most of us spend the majority of our lives ignoring this uncomfortable truth, but Dr. Larry Librach dedicated his life and his career to helping his patients navigate their final journey. Then, in April 2013, Larry was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

Unlike the majority of us, Larry knew the death he wanted. He wanted to die at home, surrounded by his family: his wife of forty years, his children, and his grandchildren. He did. He was peaceful and calm at the end. Larry proved that the “good death” isn’t a myth. It can be done, and he showed us how.

Ever the teacher, Larry made his last journey a teachable moment on how to die the best death possible, even with a pernicious disease. As hard as it is to guide patients toward dying well, it is far harder to live those precepts day by day as the clock ticks down to one’s own death, but Larry, together with author Phil Dwyer, chronicled his final journey with courage and humour.

More books from Dundurn

Cover of the book Sergeant Gander by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book The Castle Key by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Dundurn Performing Arts Library Bundle — Musicians by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book United Nations Reform by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Osgoode Hall by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Weird Stories Gone Wrong 5-Book Bundle by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Wilderness Secrets Revealed by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book True Tales from the Mad, Mad, Mad World of Opera by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Haunted Too by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Cold War Soldier by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book The Big Book of UFOs by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Ms. Zephyr's Notebook by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Subverting Justice by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Now You Know Big Book of Answers 2 by Phil Dwyer
Cover of the book Theo Tams: Inside the Music by Phil Dwyer
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy