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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs, and communications of the dying Cover Image Book Book

Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs, and communications of the dying / Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley.

Callanan, Maggie. (Author). Kelley, Patricia, 1945- (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0553378767
  • ISBN: 9780553378764
  • Physical Description: x, 239 pages ; 21 cm
  • Edition: Bantam trade pbk. ed.
  • Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Bantam Books, 1997, ©1992.

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General Note:
Originally published: New York : Poseidon Press, ©1992.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-239).
Formatted Contents Note:
"It's time to get in line" -- Nearing death awareness -- Beginnings -- Reactions to death -- "Where's the map?" -- Preparing for travel or change -- Being in the presence of someone not alive -- Seeing a place -- Knowing when death will occur -- "We must go to the park." -- Needing reconciliation -- Being held back -- Nonverbal communications -- Symbolic dreams -- Choosing a time -- Nearing death awareness.

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