Review of Dying Well

[Mary anna]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Dying Well" by Susan Ducharme Hoben.]

---

5 out of 5 stars

---

Share This Review

---

We are all aware of the truth of death. How do you see handling the situation if you knew your life was going to end? In her book, Dying Well: Our Journey of Love and Loss, Susan Ducharme Hoben describes how she and her husband, Bruce, overcame one of their biggest obstacles. The couple's life took a turn that probably not many people would have chosen when they learned that Bruce had a fatal illness.

Susan and Bruce had a profound grasp of what it means to live. Even after learning how little time they had left, many continued to live their lives to the utmost. Their story shows that happiness and love can survive the knowledge that the world is coming to an end.

The aspect of the book that I loved the most and felt to be the greatest was the couple's novel approach to coping with death. Their narrative serves as a reminder that knowing when your life will end is a chance to be more acutely aware that you are presently living, allowing you to actively choose how you want to spend the remainder of your days. Death is often connected with emotions of hopelessness. They demonstrated to us the possibility of leaving this life with tremendous serenity and pleasure.

The narrative has a few passages that I found to be too descriptive. The reading experience is enhanced by the detailed reports, which give you the impression that you are in the same room as the people being described. The generosity of information, nevertheless, is not always essential since it might come out as corny or theatrical in certain situations.

Dying Well: Our Journey of Love and Loss has a score of 5 out of 5. Because it broadens our understanding of life and death, it is a recommended read. It informs us on how we may get ready for the end to some extent. Despite the discussion about mortality, it also spreads warmth by showing that it is still possible and plentiful to have a connection that is full of love, respect, and understanding. 

People facing a comparable situation, such as those who know someone with a terminal illness or who may already be ill, would be the target audience for this book, in my opinion. This could give encouragement or incentive for coping, and it might also improve one's view on life despite the challenge. However, since the subject matter may be distressing for them, I would not suggest this book to anyone searching for a quick read or to those who are presently unable to handle difficult circumstances.

******
Dying Well
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes