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When breath becomes air

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113896
Kalanithi, Paul. New York, NY: Random House , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K14 2016
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
Kalanithi, Paul
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Random House
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
xix, 228 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Attitude to Death
Lung Neoplasms - psychology
Personal Narratives
Autobiography
Quality of Life
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Neurosurgeons
Popular Work
ISBN
9780812988406
081298840X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K14 2016

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Facing death, embracing life : understanding what dying people want

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120741
Kuhl, David. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Kuhl, David
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
330 p. ; 22 cm ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Advance Care Planning
Family Relations
Interpersonal Communication
Popular Work
ISBN
0385660669
9780385660662
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2006

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Beautiful death : facing the future with peace

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20165
Eckl, Cheryl. Littletown, CO: Flying Crane Press , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Eckl, Cheryl
Place of Publication
Littletown, CO
Publisher
Flying Crane Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
295 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Death - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Autobiography
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
ISBN
9780982810705
0982810709
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 E19 2010

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Radical acts of love : how we find hope at the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122881
Brown, Janie. [Toronto, ON]: Doubleday Canada , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 B877 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Brown, Janie
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Doubleday Canada
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxii, 282 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Philosophy
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
9780385694735
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 B877 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Lap of honour : a no fear guide to living well with dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121174
Eirew, Gaby, Hawley, Pippa. [Vancouver, BC?]: Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 E35 2019
Availability
13 copies, 13 available
More Information
Alternate Title
Lap of honor
Author
Eirew, Gaby
Hawley, Pippa
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Gaby Eirew and Dr Pippa Hawley
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
204 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Advance Care Planning
Decision Making
Interpersonal Communication
Hospice Care
Guidebooks
ISBN
9781775181101
1775181103
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 E35 2019

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Year to live : how to live this year as if it were your last

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122294
Levine, Stephen. New York, NY: Three Rivers Press , 1997.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Levine, Stephen
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Three Rivers Press
Publication Date
1997
Physical Description
viii, 175 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Mindfulness
Spirituality
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780609801949
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 L665y 1997

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Through the dark forest : transforming your life in the face of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119947
Conger, Carolyn. New York, NY: Penguin Group , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Conger, Carolyn
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Penguin Group
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xxv, 258 p. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Terminally Ill - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Spirituality
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9780452298705
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 C657 2014

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Storied companions : cancer, trauma, and discovering guides for living in Buddhist narratives

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123374
Derris, Karen. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications , 2021.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by…
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Author
Derris, Karen
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Wisdom Publications
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
216 p. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Suffering
Uncertainty
Philosophy
Brain Neoplasms
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
Facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, Karen Derris--professor, mother, and Buddhist practitioner--turned to books. By reading ancient Buddhist stories with new questions and a new purpose, finding a way to live with her dying body, she discovers new ways to make them immediate and real. - Provided by publisher.
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9781614295754
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 D477 2021

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9786
Kuhl, David. New York, NY: PublicAffairs , 2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K96 2002
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
More Information
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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Saying goodbye to someone you love : your emotional journey through end of life and grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20200
Dresser, Norine, Wasserman, Fredda. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 D773 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Dresser, Norine
Wasserman, Fredda
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
xix, 210 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
R2 Library
Subjects
Death - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Terminally Ill
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Autobiography
Popular Work
ISBN
9781932603859
1932603859
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Internet
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 D773 2010
Website Notes
Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.
Read Online
http://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/1932603859

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Needs of the dying : a guide for bringing hope, comfort, and love to life's final chapter

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113577
Kessler, David. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 2007. 10th anniversary ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Kessler, David
Edition
10th anniversary ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xxi, 224 p. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Death
Terminally Ill - psychology
Terminal Care
Attitude to Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Family Relations
Popular Work
Notes
Previously published as Rights of the dying
ISBN
9780061137594
0061137596
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 K42 2007

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Crossing over : narratives of palliative care

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14681
New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Barnard, David
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Palliative Care
Terminal Care
Terminally Ill - psychology
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Truth Disclosure
ISBN
01955123433
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB310 C951 2000

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Last frontier : exploring the afterlife and transforming our fear of death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124130
Assante, Julia. Novato, CA: New World Library , 2012.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BD444 A844l 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Assante, Julia
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
New World Library
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xvi, 407 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Speculative Philosophy
Attitude to Death
Spiritualism
Thanatology
Popular Work
ISBN
9781608681600
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BD444 A844l 2012

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15970
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…
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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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Talking about death won't kill you : the essential guide to end-of-life conversations.

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122230
Kortes-Miller, Kathy. Toronto, ON: ECW Press , 2018.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 K85 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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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Embracing the end of life : help for those who accompany the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123549
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…
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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
Website Notes
.

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Tibetan book of living and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119930
Rinpoche, Sogyal. New York, NY: HarperOne , [2002]. 20th Anniversary Edition.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 R582 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rinpoche, Sogyal
Edition
20th Anniversary Edition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperOne
Publication Date
[2002]
Physical Description
xviii, 446 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Buddhism
Spirituality
Religious Philosophies
Death and dying
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Thanatology
ISBN
9780062508348
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 D4 R582 2002

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Tibetan book of living and dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120303
Rinpoche, Sogyal. [San Francisco, CA]: Harper SanFrancisco , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 D4 R582 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Rinpoche, Sogyal
Place of Publication
[San Francisco, CA]
Publisher
Harper SanFrancisco
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
xiv, 425 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Buddhism
Spirituality
Religious Philosophies
Death and dying
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Thanatology
ISBN
0062508342
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 D4 R582 1994

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Dying in America : improving and honoring individual preferences near the end of life

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21696
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues, Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2014.
Audience
Professional
More Information
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
Committee on Approaching Death: Addressing Key End of Life Issues
Institute of Medicine (U.S.)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication Date
2014
Subjects
Terminal Care
Advance Care Planning
Attitude to Death
Quality of Life
Quality of Health Care
Patient-Centered Care
Professional-Patient Relations
ISBN
9780309311748
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
Read Online
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=18748
http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2014/Dying-In-America-Improving-Quality-and-Honoring-Individual-Preferences-Near-the-End-of-Life.aspx
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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog8540
Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
More Information
Author
Callanan, Maggie
Kelley, Patricia
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1992
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Terminal Care - psychology
Communication
Interpersonal Relations
Popular Work
Abstract
Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.
ISBN
9781451667257
9780553378764
0553378767
0553561391
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
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF789 C156 1992

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