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Cross-cultural considerations in promoting advance care planning in Canada

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Con, Andrea, Friesen, Melissa, Lam, Shona, Nelson, Patricia. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Cancer Agency | CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research) , 2007.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Author: Con, Andrea; Friesen, Melissa; Lam, Shona; Nelson, Patricia

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency; CIHR (Canadian Institutes of Health Research)

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 93 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Cross-Cultural Comparison; Advance Care Planning; Patient Care Planning; Decision Making; Resuscitation Orders; Palliative Care; Family; First Nations; Hearing Impaired Persons; Social Support; Canada

Abstract: This report was prepared for the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Unit, Chronic and Continuing Care Division, Secretatiat on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Primary and Continuing Health Care Division of the Health Care Policy Directorate, Health Canada (Contract Reference Number 4500150490)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Kelowna Library; Abbotsford Library

Call Number: W85.5 C743 2007

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Graceful passages : a companion for living and dying

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Stillwater, Michael, Malkin, Gary Remal. Novato, CA: Companion Arts , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 G729 2000

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Two CD's encase in small book (56 p.); Disc 1: Messages; Disc 2: Music

Alternate Title: Companion for living and dying

Author: Stillwater, Michael; Malkin, Gary Remal

Place of Publication: Novato, CA

Publisher: Companion Arts

Publication Date: 2000

Subjects: Bereavement; Attitude to Death; Religions; Cross Cultural Comparison; Popular Work

Abstract: Two CD's encase in small book (56 p.); Disc 1: Messages; Disc 2: Music

ISBN: 0970095007

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library Relax

Call Number: BF789 G729 2000

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Finding the words : how to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation and other end-of-life matters

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2013

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When s…

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 138 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Child; Adolescent; Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Communication

Abstract: Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When someone close has a terminal or life-threatening illness -- When the child is dying -- Attending a funeral or ceremony.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781617221897; 1617221899

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2013

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Finding peace at the end of life : a death doula's guide for families and caregivers

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Fersko-Weiss, Henry, Tisdale, Sallie. Newburyport, MA: Red Wheel , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399f 2020

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Fersko-Weiss, Henry; Tisdale, Sallie

Place of Publication: Newburyport, MA

Publisher: Red Wheel

Publication Date: 2020

Subjects: Terminally Ill; Doulas; Hospice Care - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Caregivers; Popular Work

Notes: Previously published as Caring for the dying in 2017 by Conari Press"--Title page verso.

ISBN: 9781590035023

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 F399f 2020

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D-word : talking about dying : a guide for relatives, friends and carers

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Brayne, Sue. New York, NY: Continuum , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 B827 2010

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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Author: Brayne, Sue

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Continuum

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: xix, 172 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminally Ill; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781441186799

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 B827 2010

Website Notes: Companion website

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Dying well : peace and possibilities at the end of life

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Byock, Ira. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 B994 1997

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Byock, Ira

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Riverhead Books

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xv, 299 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Grief; Thanatology; Terminal Care; Case Reports

ISBN: 9781573226578; 1573226572

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 B994 1997

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21 days to die : the Canadian guide to end of life

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Hochstetler, Linda. Manotick, ON,: Sumeru Press Inc., , 2021.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many usefu…

Alternate Title: Twenty-one days to die

Author: Hochstetler, Linda

Place of Publication: Manotick, ON,

Publisher: Sumeru Press Inc.,

Publication Date: 2021

Physical Description: 161 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Attitude to Death; Palliative Treatment; Terminal Care; Hospice Care; Grief; Death and dying

Abstract: "This is a guide to end of life in the Canadian context. Chapters deal with issues such as palliative care, hospice, advanced care plans, how to recognize and respond to the stages of dying during the last 21 days, conversations to have, disposal of the body, and grief. Also included are many useful lists, websites, books and other resources for Canadians, presented in an easy-to-access form for sharing at a difficult time. Many of the resources include QR codes."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781896559728

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D7 H685c 2021

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Dying time : practical wisdom for the dying and their caregivers

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Furman, Joan, McNabb, David. New York, NY: Bell Tower , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 F986 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Furman, Joan; McNabb, David

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bell Tower

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Terminal Care; Death; Social Support; Attitude to Death

ISBN: 609800035

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 F986 1997

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What dying people want : practical wisdom for the end of life

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Kuhl, David. New York, NY: PublicAffairs , 2002.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K96 2002

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Author: Kuhl, David

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Publication Date: 2002

Physical Description: xxix, 317 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminal Care; Family Relations; Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill - psychology; Popular Work

Notes: Branch copies may vary in ISBN and pagination.

ISBN: 1586481193 (pbk.); 0385658834; 9780385658843

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 K96 2002

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Embracing the end of life : help for those who accompany the dying

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O'Rourke, Michelle, Dufour, Eugene. [Toronto, ON]: Novalis , 2012.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 O74 2012

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

...offers practical tools and guidance for caregivers, from health care professionals to family members. Drawing on inspiring true stories and their own professional expertise, the authors explore key issues including loss, suffering, spiritual care, dying well, caring well, and grieving. Reflectio…

Author: O'Rourke, Michelle; Dufour, Eugene

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Novalis

Publication Date: 2012

Physical Description: 190 p. ; 21 cm

Subjects: Caregivers; Terminally Ill - psychology; Terminal Care; Attitude to Death; Advance Care Planning; Family Relations - psychology; Popular Work

Abstract: ...offers practical tools and guidance for caregivers, from health care professionals to family members. Drawing on inspiring true stories and their own professional expertise, the authors explore key issues including loss, suffering, spiritual care, dying well, caring well, and grieving. Reflection questions invite readers to examine their own beliefs around death and dying to better support those in their care.-- Back cover

ISBN: 9782896463961

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 O74 2012

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Where only the elders go : Moon Lake Loon Lake

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Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. [Newcastle, ON]: Penumbra Press , 2003. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 W112 2003

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time f…

Author: Waboose, Jan Bourdeau

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: [Newcastle, ON]

Publisher: Penumbra Press

Publication Date: 2003

Physical Description: 22 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: First Nations; Attitude to Death; Child; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "This is the story of an Ojibway boy who, on hearing the call of a Loon, remembers a story long ago. Mishomis (meaning grandfather in Ojibway) comes to a peaceful restful lake surrounded by tall, ancient trees. The place is tranquil because it is sacred, and the Loon is calling because it is time for the Mishomis to pass on. In a moment of silence, Moon Lake Loon Lake welcomes Mishomis's spirit, and again the boy hears the call of the Loon." - Back cover.; Ages 5-9

ISBN: 9781894131469; 1894131460

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 W112 2003

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Talking about death won't kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations.

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Kortes-Miller, Kathy. Toronto, ON: ECW Press , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 K85 2018

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Talking about death will not kill you

Author: Kortes-Miller, Kathy

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: ECW Press

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 208 p. : 22 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill - psychology; Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Decision Making; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781770414068

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 K85 2018

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With the end in mind : dying, death and wisdom in an age of denial

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Mannix, Kathryn. New York, NY: Little, Brown Spark , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M284 2018

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness…

Author: Mannix, Kathryn

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Little, Brown Spark

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: viii, 341 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Subjects: Popular Work; Personal Narratives; Palliative Care; Attitude to Death; Terminal Care; Hospice Care

Abstract: "Dr. Kathryn Mannix has studied and practiced palliative care for thirty years. In With the End in Mind, she shares beautifully crafted stories from a lifetime of caring for the dying, and makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation, but with openness, clarity, and understanding. Weaving the details of her own experiences as a caregiver through stories of her patients, their families, and their distinctive lives, Dr. Mannix reacquaints us with the universal, but deeply personal, process of dying." -- Back cover

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ISBN: 9780316504478

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M284 2018

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Remembering well : rituals for celebrating life and mourning death

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York, Sarah. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 Y63 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: York, Sarah

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 2000

Physical Description: xxii, 216 p. ; 19 cm.

Subjects: Death; Grief; Bereavement; Attitude to Death; Funeral Rites; Ceremonial Behavior; Social Support; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780787955076; 0787955078

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 Y63 2000

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Indigenous voices : stories of serious illness and grief

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Canadian Virtual Hospice, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. Winnipeg, MB: Canadian Virtual Hospice , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C212 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16…

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Corporate Author: Canadian Virtual Hospice; Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

Place of Publication: Winnipeg, MB

Publisher: Canadian Virtual Hospice

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (83 min.) + 1 USB flash drive (83 min.)

Series: LivingMyCulture.ca

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Terminally Ill; Palliative Care; Bereavement; Grief; Loss; Spirituality; Medicine, Traditional; Ceremonial Behavior; First Nations; Inuits; Metis; Personal Narratives

Abstract: First Nations, Inuit, and Metis share stories about living with serious illness and grief. The video series consists of 170 short video clips organized by theme. Highlights are captured in four longer videos.; 1. Ceremony, tradition and spirituality (21:41); 2. Caring for the patient and family (16:50); 3. Walking along side for a good death (21:21); 4. Honouring our loss and grief (23:11)

Notes: Contents available in DVD format or USB flash drive.

Language: English

Material Type: DVD; Video; Pre-loaded Media; Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: BF575 C212 2016

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Final journeys : a practical guide for bringing care and comfort at the end of life

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Callanan, Maggie. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 C156 2008

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Author: Callanan, Maggie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: ix, 335 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminally Ill - psychology; Attitude to Death; Family; Caregivers; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553382747

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 C156 2008

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End-of-life handbook : a compassionate guide to connecting with and caring for a dying loved one

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Feldman, David B, Lasher, S. Andrew. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 F312f 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Feldman, David B; Lasher, S. Andrew

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 186 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminally Ill; Attitude to Death; Family; Caregivers; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781572245112; 1572245115

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 F312f 2007

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Beginner's guide to the end : practical advice for living life and facing death

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Miller, Bruce J., Berger, Shoshana. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 M647b 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 2 available

Author: Miller, Bruce J.; Berger, Shoshana

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: xxi, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Subjects: Advance Care Planning; Life Change Events; Decision Making; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781501157219

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 M647b 2020

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Being mortal : medicine and what matters in the end

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Gawande, Atul. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2014.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WB310 G284 2014

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

Author: Gawande, Atul

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Doubleday Canada

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 282 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminal Care; Aging - physiology; Aged; Activities of Daily Living; Ethics, Medical; Quality of Life; Attitude to Death; Prognosis

ISBN: 9780385677004

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Surrey Library; Victoria Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WB310 G284 2014

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Close to the bone : life threatening illness and the search for meaning

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Bolen, Jean Shinoda. New York, NY: Scribner | Simon & Schuster Inc. , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 B688 1996

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Bolen, Jean Shinoda

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Scribner; Simon & Schuster Inc.

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Stress, Psychological; Terminal Care - psychology

ISBN: 0684822377; 0684835304 (pbk.)

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 B688 1996

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