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Final gifts

by Callanan, Maggie
Additional authors: Kelley, Patricia -- 1945-
Edition statement:Bantam trade pbk. ed. Published by : Bantam Books (New York, N.Y. ) Physical details: x, 239 p. 21 cm. ISBN:0553378767 (pbk.) ; 9780553378764 (pbk.) . Year: 1992
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100 - 199 155.937 Cal (Browse shelf) Available In Memory of : Mary Nihart Wineinger 88605

Originally published: New York : Poseidon Press, c1992.

Contents:
"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

Offers families, friends, and caregivers of terminally ill patients advice on understanding their needs

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