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Living and dying with peace

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Yip, Alain. Hong Kong: Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care , 2008. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 L786 2008

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

The articles are written by doctors, nurses, caregivers, community leaders and celebrities etc. who are well-known to people in or from Hong Kong. They share their personal experiences on how they cope, what's the meaning of good death (and good living) to both patients and caregivers

Author: Yip, Alain

Corporate Author: Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care

Edition: rev. ed.

Place of Publication: Hong Kong

Publisher: Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 20 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Hospice Care; Terminally Ill; Autobiography

Abstract: The articles are written by doctors, nurses, caregivers, community leaders and celebrities etc. who are well-known to people in or from Hong Kong. They share their personal experiences on how they cope, what's the meaning of good death (and good living) to both patients and caregivers

Language: Chinese

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 D4 L786 2008

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Chasing daylight : how my forthcoming death transformed my life : a final account

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O'Kelly, Eugene, Postman, Andrew. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 O41 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passiona…

Author: O'Kelly, Eugene; Postman, Andrew

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 201 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Death - psychology; Terminally Ill - psychology; Brain Neoplasms; Emotional Adjustment; Life Change Events; Quality of Life; Attitude to Death; Personal Narratives; Biography; Popular Work

Abstract: Chasing daylight is the inspirational memoir of former KPMG CEO Eugene O'Kelly, written in the three-and -a-half months between his terminal diagnosis with a brain cancer and his death in September 2005. Interweaving details of his illness with reflections on life, death and success, this passionate, deeply insightful book provides an unforgettable account of O'Kelly's final journey, and is a compelling reminder of the importance of living a balanced and meaningful life.

ISBN: 9780071499934; 0071499938

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF789 D4 O41 2008

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My mother's breast : daughters face their mothers' cancer

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Tarkan, Laurie. Dallas, Tx.: Taylor Publishing Company , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 T87 1999

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Compiles personal accounts from daughters of mothers who have had breast cancer. The daughters share their feelings of anxiety, loss, fear, courage, inspiration, compassion and joy.

Author: Tarkan, Laurie

Place of Publication: Dallas, Tx.

Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology - popular works; Breast Neoplasms - personal narratives - popular works; Parent-Child Relations - popular works

Abstract: Compiles personal accounts from daughters of mothers who have had breast cancer. The daughters share their feelings of anxiety, loss, fear, courage, inspiration, compassion and joy.

ISBN: 878332278

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WP870 T87 1999

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

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Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

Author: Mills, Joyce C

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

ISBN: 945354541

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

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Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1983.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M527 1983

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.

Author: Mellonie, Bryan; Ingpen, Robert

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Bantam Books, Incorporated

Publication Date: 1983

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002473, F0002474)

ISBN: 0553340239; 9780553344028

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C5 M527 1983

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Aunt Mary buttons

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Jones, Diane Jarvis. [Vancouver, BC?]: Diane Jarvis Jones , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of…

Author: Jones, Diane Jarvis

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Diane Jarvis Jones

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Grief; Family; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of Aunt Mary, the child continues to give others buttons in remembrance.

ISBN: 096994070X; 9780969940708

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

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Last touch : preparing for a parent's death

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Becker, Marilyn R. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 B395 1992

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Becker, Marilyn R

Place of Publication: Oakland, Ca.

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations

ISBN: 1879237342; 9781879237346

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 B395 1992

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But won't Granny need her socks? : dealing effectively with children's concerns about death and dying

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Knowles, Donald W, Reeves, Nancy C. Dubuque, Ia.: Kendall/Hunt , 1983.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 K73 1983

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists

Author: Knowles, Donald W; Reeves, Nancy C

Place of Publication: Dubuque, Ia.

Publisher: Kendall/Hunt

Publication Date: 1983

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists

ISBN: 0840370725; 0840348061

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 K73 1983

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How to help children through a parent's serious illness

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McCue, Kathleen, Bonn, Ron. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 M133 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Written for parents diagnosed with any life-threatening or serious illness about addressing preschool, school-age, and adolescent children?s needs.

Author: McCue, Kathleen; Bonn, Ron

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: xvii, 221 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations - popular works; Death - popular works; Family Therapy - popular works

Abstract: Written for parents diagnosed with any life-threatening or serious illness about addressing preschool, school-age, and adolescent children?s needs.

ISBN: 0312113501

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 M133 1994

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Helping children cope with grief

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Wolfelt, Alan. Muncie, In.: Accelerated Development Inc. , 1983.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 W855 1983

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Wolfelt, Alan

Place of Publication: Muncie, In.

Publisher: Accelerated Development Inc.

Publication Date: 1983

Physical Description: xv, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Schools; Popular Work

ISBN: 0915202395

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 W855 1983

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Gift of hope : how we survive our tragedies

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Veninga, Robert L. [Boston, MA]: Little, Brown and Co. , 1985.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: HQ1412 V461 1985

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Author: Veninga, Robert L

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Little, Brown and Co.

Publication Date: 1985

Subjects: Grief; Death; Attitude to Death; Popular Work

ISBN: 0316899046; 034541036X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: HQ1412 V461 1985

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Experience of nurses caring for young-middle aged patients dying of cancer : a descriptive study

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Canning, Shelley Elisabeth. [Vancouver, BC?]: Shelley Elisabeth Canning , 1995.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WY161 C225 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Canning, Shelley Elisabeth

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Shelley Elisabeth Canning

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology - in adulthood - nursing; Oncology Nursing; Nurses; Attitude to Death; Terminal Care

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WY161 C225 1995

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Tell me papa : a family book for childrens' questions about death and funerals

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Johnson, Joy, Johnson, Marv. Omaha, Ne.: Centering Corporation , 1978.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 J67 1978

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Johnson, Joy; Johnson, Marv

Place of Publication: Omaha, Ne.

Publisher: Centering Corporation

Publication Date: 1978

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 J67 1978

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Badger's parting gifts

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Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 V315 1984

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.

Author: Varley, Susan

Place of Publication: London, U.K.

Publisher: Anderson Press Ltd.

Publication Date: 1984

Subjects: Grief; Death; Infant; Child; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.

ISBN: 0006643175 (Collins); 0862640628

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: BF575 C5 V315 1984

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Learning to say good-bye : when a parent dies

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LeShan, Eda. New York, NY: MacMillan Publishing Company , 1977.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 L629 1977

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Discusses the questions, fears and fantasies many children experience when a parent or someone close to them dies

Alternate Title: Learning to say good-by : when a child's parent dies

Author: LeShan, Eda

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company

Publication Date: 1977

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Discusses the questions, fears and fantasies many children experience when a parent or someone close to them dies

ISBN: 002756360X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C5 L629 1977

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