Review of Dying Well

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

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4 out of 4 stars

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It can be disheartening to watch people who gave you strength when you were weak lose their strength.

Dying Well by Susan Ducharme Hoben is a memoir about the author. Susan is a breast cancer survivor. She is married with kids. The love in her marriage is what everyone will dream of. Susan's husband, Bruce, was battling cancer, and that made Susan feel very bad, but instead of feeling that way, they decided to make his last moment a memorable one.

I love reading memoirs, particularly if they're about surviving a chronic illness or learning to live with it. This book does not only give hope; it radiates so much positivity. Every detail in this book is very relatable because someone very close to me died of cancer. I still remember it vividly, and I wish I had read this book earlier. Her story brings back memories. This book is not just about love and loss; it's about hope; it's about embracing life and making the best out of it. The book takes you to a point where you cry, rejoice, and also think about death from a different perspective. The author's style of writing made me want to read more. Her composure is very rare to find. The quote that got me is, "There is a strength that comes from knowing you will die and still refusing to love with anything less than your whole self." Bruce and Susan knew he was going to die, but that didn't change the way they loved themselves. Rather, love grew stronger and happier.

There was nothing to hate about this book. It was exceptionally well edited. Books like this should be written often because thousands of people are experiencing the same problem but feeling isolated. I learned that death can be very peaceful if we can control the things around us and make the best out of the little time we have left. Unlike other books about death, this one helps the readers handle a diagnosed person and helps them not feel isolated. I applaud the author for being so brave to write about her life in a detailed description and with honest emotion. Not everyone is brave enough to do it. She didn't just tell a story; she gave hope, advice, and encouragement, and she also took the scary part of death away. This book made me smile and cry, and I couldn't even eat my food the whole day. I couldn't have picked a better book for my mood.

I give this book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to families, people diagnosed with different illnesses, and caregivers. I also recommend it to those finding it difficult to embrace nature(death).

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Dying Well
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[De law]

I don't know how Susan managed to cope with life knowing she would die anytime soon. This book has a way of teaching people how to deal with death