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Astrology: Transformation & Empowerment
by Adrian Ross DuncanA guide to the practice of astrology, for students, novice astrologers and therapists interested in providing counseling and readings.Astrology ascribes meaning to planetary events and assumes that the energy that moves the universe has a kind of inherent intelligence. The astrologer maintains that there is a natural resonance between the evolving motion of the universe, and the development of the human soul. For the first time, Adrian Duncan shows how to empower clients and create transformation by harnessing horoscopes.Duncan has created an innovative manual that masterfully guides astrological practitioners and interpreters through every aspect of working with clients. Going beyond astrology simply as a diagnostic tool, Astrology: Transformation & Empowerment shows how to harness perception and sensory states to create positive change in one interpretive session.Part 1 “Setting the Scene,” explains how to read the client before reading their chart. Body language, mind reading, and the elements are touched upon.Part 2 “The Major Players,” depicts specific planetary combinations and what they entail in regard to emotional responses, relationships, and the future.Part 3 “Transformation Methods,” teaches ways to expand awareness of the problem at hand, reframe the reading, expand sensory skills, and discover new communications systems. Throughout, Duncan shares profiles and vignettes of clients that demonstrate his techniques.
Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life
by DKHow to use your astrological sign's birth horoscope to transform every area of your life.Learn how to interpret the positions of the zodiac signs, sun, moon and other planets to better understand yourself and your place in the world around you.The book outlines the key principles of astrology and pinpoints ways you can use it as a form of self-help. This ancient art can help you improve many different areas of your life--from your personal and professional relationships to your health, wealth, and well-being. You'll also see how astrology can help you when you need it most, with practical advice about handling life's key moments, including changing jobs, starting a family, coping with financial difficulty, or facing retirement. Written in plain language and with sample case studies and beautiful graphics, Astrology is your essential guide to navigating all of life's challenges and opportunities.
Astrology: Your Personal Guide (In Focus #19)
by Sasha FentonDiscover your destiny with this practical beginner’s guide to the zodiac, including instructions on creating your own astrology chart.Is your ideal mate a Capricorn, Libra, or Virgo? Why are you not getting along with your Gemini coworker? Why are you constantly making the same mistakes? Discover the answers to these questions and many more with In Focus Astrology. This comprehensive guide shows you how the secrets of astrology can lead you to a deeper understanding of your own nature as well as those around you.This artfully designed guide covers the full breadth of astrology topics, including:The signs of the zodiacThe sun and moon signsThe astrological housesThe planetsThe aspectsPredictive techniquesHow astrology relates to your body and healthAlso available in the In Focus series: In Focus Crystals, In Focus Meditation, In Focus Palmistry, In Focus Tarot, In Focus Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, In Focus Chakra Healing, In Focus Reiki, In Focus Numerology, In Focus Reflexology, In Focus Auras, In Focus Sacred Geometry, and In Focus Shamanism.
Astronomical Mindfulness: Your Cosmic Guide to Reconnecting with the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Planets
by Sarah Scoles Christopher G. de PreeUsing the power of the sun, moon, stars, and planets, this unique, illustrated guide is filled with engaging exercises that deepen your knowledge of the solar system, help you take necessary pauses every day, and foster a renewed sense of presence in the universe.Thousands of years ago, when we humans lived together in communal caves, we told stories about the stars. When we later took to the seas, we used stellar positions to navigate and pinpoint our place in the world. When we eventually stopped migrating and settled on land, we relied on the constellations and the Sun to plant and sustain crops. Yet today, we modern humans have lost this deep connection to the cosmos that was once central to our daily lives.Astronomical Mindfulness helps us reconnect to the solar system once more, guiding us through the fundamental ways in which our planet moves through the solar system and how these motions determine our perception of time and place. Offering a concise yet in-depth look at the Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the stars, it teaches us to observe and understand the elements comprising the celestial sphere—deepening our lives and helping us become more informed, engaged, and mindful every day.The best part: you don’t need to climb a mountain, visit an observatory, or even own a telescope. From an apartment rooftop to a city park, from your backyard to the window by your desk, the skies are accessible to everyone. Astronomical Mindfulness is a unique tool for personal growth essential to coping in our modern world, enabling us to be more present, more connected, and more relaxed simply by looking up toward the stars.
Astrostyle
by Ophira Edut Tali EdutWhat's Your Astrostyle? From Dating to Dressing to Discovering Your Dreams Will a Leo-Scorpio match spawn a royal rumble or a sweet success? Why do some Tauruses seem more in love with their reflections than with you? Which clothes will maximize your sign's mojo and which will prompt the fashion police to put you under house arrest? Dishing the hottest advice under the sun signs, AstroTwins Tali & Ophira Edut -- the official astrologers for Teen People -- will guide you through the wild world of relationships, personal style, and everyday life -- with glamour, style, and a pinch of celebrity stardust. Spicing their savvy advice with insights into pop icons like J. Lo (a classic Leo megastar), Josh Hartnett (a sensitive Cancer boy), and Britney Spears (a feisty Sagittarius), the AstroTwins cover the whole universe of teen experience, including: Love: How to make any astro relationship last -- and how to end it fast Fashion: Cosmic wardrobe hints, custom-made for your sign Livin' it up: Tips on picking friends, managing your issues, and finding a favorite hangout Destiny: How the stars can guide you to fame, fortune, and figuring it all out
Astuces pour la vie: Plus de 750 astuces santé, bonheur et succès
by Ayesha S. RatnayakeDécouvrez plus de 750 moyens d’améliorer votre vie – d’après des centaines de bestsellers. En tant que PDG très occupée, Ayesha détestait ses longs trajets au travail – jusqu’à ce qu’elle en fasse sa propre bibliothèque mobile. Très vite, elle arrivait à terminer plus de 70 audiobooks chaque année concernant le bonheur, la santé, la productivité et le succès – tout en étant coincée dans les embouteillages. Elle a commencé à capturer et catégoriser de ses lectures les recherches les plus utiles, pour un référencement rapide. Ce faisant, elle a réalisé qu’il était possible de composer un manuel pour la vie, basé sur les expertises de centaines de chercheurs. Elle s’est donc mise à l’écrire. Résultat : Astuces pour la vie – un manuel concis de conseils basés sur la science concernant 17 aspects de la vie, depuis la santé à l’argent, en passant par le leadership et les relations. Dans Astuces pour la vie, vous apprendrez : - Que jouer au classique Tetris peut améliorer votre humeur - Quel est le superaliment qui est le plus important indicateur diététique pour la longévité - Pourquoi il n’est pas nécessaire de boire 8 verres d’eau par jour – et que faire à la place - La technique simple à utiliser pour doubler votre perte de poids - A augmenter vos chances de trouver votre partenaire de 25 à 46 % - Quel est le seul facteur capable de prédire votre satisfaction de couple dans 10 ans - Pourquoi utiliser tous vos jours de vacances booste vos chances d’obtenir une augmentation - Pourquoi vous devriez garder une jolie photo de bébé dans votre porte-monnaie - Comment décider si vous devriez quitter votre travail - Et plus de 740 autres savoirs utiles ! Astuces pour la vie se veut être le dernier livre dont vous aurez besoin pour améliorer votre vie. En se servant de recherches prouvées par le temps, il s’efforce d’être un guide infai
Asylum
by William Seabrook Joe Ollmann"Perhaps the most honest and haunting accounts of the struggle for mental health in literature." -- ObserverThis dramatic memoir recounts an eight-month stay at a Westchester mental hospital in the early 1930s. William Seabrook, a renowned journalist and explorer, voluntarily committed himself to an asylum for treatment of acute alcoholism. His sincere, self-critical appraisal of his experiences offers a highly interesting look at addiction and treatment in the days before Alcoholics Anonymous and other modern programs. "Very few people could be as honest as Seabrook is here," noted The New York Times, "and it is honesty plus the talent Seabrook has already had that makes a book of this sort first-rate." This edition of the soul-baring narrative features a new graphic novel-style introduction by Joe Ollmann, who also created the cover art."With zombies in vogue and his books coming back onto the market after decades out of print, maybe old Willie Seabrook, the lost king of the weird, can finally get the recognition and infamy he earned." - Benjamin Welton, Vice.com
Asylum
by Joe PantolianoIn this deeply moving and resourceful memoir, beloved actor-director andNew York Timesbestselling author Joe Pantoliano takes aim at the stigma attached to what he calls “brain dis-ease” by writing candidly and humorously about his own journey through clinical depression and addiction. Most people know Joe Pantoliano from his memorable roles in such blockbuster movies asThe Matrix,Risky Business,The Fugitive, andMemento, or from his Emmy-winning performance onThe Sopranos. But despite all this success, the actor, known as “Joey Pants,” struggled with what he later found out was clinical depression-or brain dis-ease, as he calls it. Asylum is the story of Joe’s quest for the Hollywood success he was sure would cure him, and the painful downhill spiral into depression and addiction that followed his success. Weaving deeply personal experience together with informative discourse, this memoir creates an unflinchingly honest portrayal of the true nature of the disease, as well as Joe’s own eventual diagnosis, recovery, and ongoing efforts to educate others and remove the stigma from mental illness.
Asylum
by Joe PantolianoIn this deeply moving and resourceful memoir, the beloved actor and "New York Times" bestselling author takes aim at the stigma attached to mental illness by writing candidly and humorously about his own struggle with clinical depression. a
Así es la vida
by Marcela LechugaEl intenso viaje del ser humano por la vida Este libro nos anima a tomar las situaciones del día a día como desafíos y no como amenazas, para así dejar de percibir el estrés como un enemigo, aceptándolo como el motor que nos facilita ser protagonistas de nuestra vida. Así es la vida nos conduce a entrar en nuestros temores más profundos: el estrés, las pérdidas, la enfermedad, el envejecer, el morir. Junto al conocimiento científico, sus experiencias profesionales y sus vivencias personales, Marcela Lechuga nos alienta a enfrentarlos y trascenderlos. Un recorrido que va desde el miedo hasta el amor. Recordándonos que en todos los instantes de la vida nos hemos enfrentado a retos para crecer y madurar y lo seguiremos haciendo hasta el último día. Porque así es la vida.
Así funciona la vida: ¡Disfrútala y sácale provecho!
by Andrew MatthewsHaz que la vida juegue a tu favor. De Andrew Matthews, autor del bestseller Sé un adolescente feliz. Así funciona la vida es el libro más útil y efectivo que te hará reflexionar sobre tus problemas y te revelará de forma sencilla y divertida los secretos para transformar tu vida. No esperes que las cosas mejoren si pasas el día lamentándote. No esperes resolver tus problemas emocionales si haces de la queja tu deporte favorito. Actúa, desafía tus patrones de conducta. Cambia, elige una actitud positiva. Nadie dice que es fácil salir adelante, ahí está el problema: ¡HAZLO FÁCIL!, celebra la vida y no te enfoques en sus problemas: agradece, ama, conéctate con la naturaleza y los sentimientos nobles, rechaza a los necios y a los pesimistas. Si entiendes cómo funciona la vida, sólo dedícate a ser ¡ENLOQUECIDAMENTE FELIZ!
Así salí del infierno de las drogas
by Dani El RojoDani el Rojo describe sin tapujos sus experiencias con prácticamente todas las adicciones conocidas y narra cómo logró librarse de ellas y sobrevivir a años de abuso continuado de todo tipo de sustancias. «Después de hablar sobre las drogas en charlas, en centros escolares, médicos, y tras pasar por la cárcel para dar una conferencia, vi el interés que despertaba mi pasado como politoxicómano y la forma en la que había podido superarlo. Muchos me decían que yo era buen ejemplo de cómo dejar los estupefacientes, la delincuencia y de cómo reinsertarse en la sociedad. En más de una ocasión me han comentado que si existiera una obra en la que se recogieran mis reflexiones y consejos, sería de gran ayuda. Jamás me lo había planteado, pero lo cierto es que ahora que soy padre comprendo que un libro en el que se expliquen los riesgos en los que cualquier persona puede caer, y en especial los jóvenes, resultaría útil de alguna manera».
At Hell's Gate: A Soldier's Journey from War to Peace
by Claude Anshin ThomasIn this raw and moving memoir, Claude Thomas describes his service in Vietnam, his subsequent emotional collapse, and his remarkable journey toward healing. At Hell's Gate is not only a gripping coming-of-age story but a spiritual travelogue from the horrors of combat to the discovery of inner peace—a journey that inspired Thomas to become a Zen monk and peace activist who travels to war-scarred regions around the world. "Everyone has their Vietnam," Thomas writes. "Everyone has their own experience of violence, calamity, or trauma." With simplicity and power, this book offers timeless teachings on how we can all find healing, and it presents practical guidance on how mindfulness and compassion can transform our lives. This expanded paperback edition features: • Discussion questions for reading groups • A new afterword by the author reflecting on how the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are affecting soldiers—and offering advice on how to help returning soldiers to cope with their combat experiences
At Home With Gladys Knight: Her Personal Recipe for Living Well, Eating Right, and Loving Life
by Gladys Knight Abe OgdenGladys Knight shares her life and gives practical advice for coping with diabetes. Recipes are included. There is a bit of text missing or garbled, but it should not take away from the enjoyment or usefulness of this book. Written with warmth. Scan-quality embossed braille copy should be quite readable.
At Home with Madame Chic: Becoming a Connoisseur of Daily Life
by Jennifer L. ScottApproach life at home the Madame Chic way: a beautiful, illustrated toolbox of tips and ideas for organizing, entertaining, and savoring a stylish life.When she arrived at Madame Chic’s Parisian apartment as a foreign exchange student, Jennifer Scott was a casual California girl who thought sweatpants were appropriate street attire. Madame Chic took Jennifer under her wing and tutored her in the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living. Years later, Jennifer was back in California with a husband, two young daughters, a dog, and her first home. Every day she confronted mundane duties like folding laundry and unloading the dishwasher, and she began to think about Madame Chic’s home—how the breakfast table was set beautifully the night before, the music that always played in the background, the calm of Madame and Monsieur Chic’s ritual cocktail hour together. Jennifer wanted that life. She decided to see what would happen if she didn’t perform her chores impatiently or mindlessly, if, instead, she could live like Madame Chic. At Home with Madame Chic reveals the secrets to having a happy, fulfilling, and passionate life at home. Jennifer explains the morning send-off need not be chaotic, it’s possible to look stylish with minimal time and effort, a little forethought makes it possible to serve a home-cooked dinner every night, and details like music and scented candles can set the tone for the whole family’s evening. Organized by the pleasures that can be found throughout the day, this charming, helpful book is full of ideas, playlists, recipes, beauty routines, and advice that can turn an irritating day into an enjoyable experience.
At Long Last Love: Sage Advice and True Stories from America's Premier Matchmakers
by John Wingo Julie WingoA self-analysis guide for those looking for a lasting relationship.
At My Best: 365 Meditations for the Physical, Spiritual, and Emotional Well-being
by Anonymous"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself."--Ralph Waldo Emerson.To achieve well-being in life you need physical, spiritual, and emotional health.At My Best, by author of A Day At A Time, draws on the wisdom of the present and past to help you set personal priorities in your search for well-being and follow through with disciplined and consistent actions toward that goal. Here are 365 mediations, one for each day of the year, built around appropriate quotations form famous authors that deal with such themes as your inner power, the link between mind and body, how your thoughts affect your health, how to choose affirming responses to setbacks in your life, and the use of mental imagery and visualization to conquer addiction and self-defeat.From the Trade Paperback edition.
At Peace: Choosing a Good Death After a Long Life
by Samuel HarringtonThe authoritative, informative, and reassuring guide on end-of-life care for our aging population.Most people say they would like to die quietly at home. But overly aggressive medical advice, coupled with an unrealistic sense of invincibility or overconfidence in our health-care system, results in the majority of elderly patients misguidedly dying in institutions. Many undergo painful procedures instead of having the better and more peaceful death they deserve. AT PEACE outlines specific active and passive steps that older patients and their health-care proxies can take to ensure loved ones live their last days comfortably at home and/or in hospice when further aggressive care is inappropriate. Through Dr. Samuel Harrington's own experience with the aging and deaths of his parents and of working with patients, he describes the terminal patterns of the six most common chronic diseases; how to recognize a terminal diagnosis even when the doctor is not clear about it; how to have the hard conversation about end-of-life wishes; how to minimize painful treatments; when to seek hospice care; and how to deal with dementia and other special issues. Informed by more than thirty years of clinical practice, Dr. Harrington came to understand that the American health-care system wasn't designed to treat the aging population with care and compassion. His work as a hospice trustee and later as a hospital trustee drove his passion for helping patients make appropriate end-of-life decisions.
At Wits End
by Jeff Jay Jerry A. BoriskinAt Wit's End is a guide that will provide vital information - and support to families dealing with a loved one's co-occurring psychiatric and addictive problem. Addiction experts Jay and Boriskin demystify complex terms and provide you with helpful insights about how psychiatric diagnoses mimic addictive disorders, why chemical use exacerbates psychiatric problems, and when intervention is needed. Excerpt: "Once a person has a powerful reason to live - whether for love, faith, friendship, or goals - obstacles become challenges and stubbornness turns into determination."
At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor
by Carey Nieuwhof&“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.&”—ADAM GRANT &“Carey&’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.&”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That&’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don&’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.
At Your Command
by Neville Goddard Dr. Joe VitaleAsk yourself -- What would you want if you could command the universe to hand it to you? Fame? Fortune? Heath? Romance? Enlightenment? At last -- for the first time since 1939 -- a famous mystic's recipe for guaranteed success is revealed in the little masterpiece called "At Your Command." Neville was a popular author and speaker who taught practical metaphysics beginning in the Great Depression of the 1930s. His methods influenced countless people, from prolific writer Joseph Murphy to bestselling author Dr. Joe Vitale, author of the #1 bestseller, The Attractor Factor. Vitale discovered a rare pristine copy of Neville's first long lost book, paid a whopping $515 for it, and arranged to bring it back in print. You can now read this brilliant little gem and begin to realize that the world is truly "At Your Command!"
At Your Command: The First Classic Work by the Visionary Mystic
by NevilleThe first work of higher awareness and practical metaphysics by the twentieth-century's groundbreaking visionary, Neville Goddard.In the past decade the visionary work of Neville Goddard (1905-1972) has attained spectacular popularity. A new generation of readers is discovering and testing Neville's core principle: imagining creates reality. In this handsome Cornerstone Edition, readers can now experience Neville's first book from 1939, At Your Command. The book succinctly lays out his teaching with splendor, ease, and total practicality. Neville first classic work now has the dignified and beautiful publication it deserves. As a special bonus, this Cornerstone Edition includes historian Mitch Horowitz's essay on Neville's life and work, "Neville Goddard: A Cosmic Philosopher," which explores the background of Neville's mysterious teacher Abdullah, and considers how his ideas relate to contemporary science.From the Trade Paperback edition.
At the Center of All Beauty: Solitude And The Creative Life
by Fenton JohnsonA profound meditation on accepting, and celebrating, one’s solitude. Whether seeking more time for solitude or suffering what seems a surfeit of it, readers will find the best of companions here. Fenton Johnson’s lyrical prose and searching sensibility explores what it means to choose to be solitary and celebrates the notion, common in his Roman Catholic childhood, that solitude is a legitimate and dignified calling. He delves into the lives and works of nearly a dozen iconic “solitaries” he considers his kindred spirits, from Thoreau at Walden Pond and Emily Dickinson in Amherst, to Bill Cunningham photographing the streets of New York; from Cézanne (married, but solitary nonetheless) painting Mont Sainte-Victoire over and over again, to the fiercely self-protective Zora Neale Hurston. Each character portrait is full of intense detail, the bright wakes they’ve left behind illuminating Fenton Johnson’s own journey from his childhood in the backwoods of Kentucky to his travels alone throughout the world and the people he has lost and found along the way. Combining memoir, social criticism, and devoted research, At the Center of All Beauty will resonate with solitaries and with anyone who might wish to carve out more space for solitude.
At the Crossroads: Leadership Lessons for the Second Half of Life
by Dave Wilson Clayton L. SmithRetirement can be the most purpose-filled, satisfying, fun phase of your life!Thousands of men and women are retiring each day, and many look forward to this phase of life with equal parts excitement and anxiety. Baby boomers have high expectations of retirement: they want to be redeployed to a life that is meaningful, significant, and full of joy. But this requires thoughtful planning, and many soon-to-be retirees wonder how they’ll get there, or if they’re even on the right path. At the Crossroads, by Clayton Smith and Dave Wilson, is a six-week Bible-based study offering comprehensive, practical help for Christians who are approaching, entering, or already in retirement. Readers can work through the book on their own or as part of a group. The book guides readers through a study and reflection process to discover their purpose, passion, and mission for retirement. It includes self-assessments and other planning tools to help readers develop a personal and spiritual mission statement. The book also facilitates discussions with family and friends about shared priorities, expectations, and end-of-life decisions, bringing a sense of peace for all involved. Finally, the book includes a chapter on financial planning, with a focus on the reader’s legacy, for an impact that will last through generations."Most churches do too little to reach people who are nearing or entering retirement. Case in point: the baby boomer generation, which is slipping away from the church. At the Crossroads is a gift for people in this group—and for church leaders seeking to nurture them. It offers a way for retirees to reclaim God’s purpose for their lives and to serve as never before. This is powerful for the individual and for the church! Pastors should use this as the basis for preretirement classes. It is a comprehensive study in service, community, stewardship, life purpose, and spirituality." —William B. Randolph, Director, Aging and Older Adult Ministries, Discipleship Ministries (UMC)"For Boomers who are ready to take a serious look at their future, At The Crossroads is an excellent place to start. Perfect for small groups and individuals who are ready to engage in six critical discussions, participants will be guided to discover their purpose as they move into the second half of life." - Rev. Dr. Craig Kennet Miller, author of Boomer Spirituality: Seven Values for the Second Half of Life and Director of Congregational Development at Discipleship Ministries with the United Methodist Church. "A useful tool for a community of Boomers looking to build and grow an enriching fellowship for the body, mind and spirit. We are excited to use this study ...!" -- Tiwana Whitten, First United Methodist Church, Topeka KS."At the Crossroads is a creative six week bible-based study that will help those of us over 55 to prepare for, transition into or live out our retirement years in more exciting and productive ways. I thank Clayton Smith and Dave Wilson for sharing from their experiences as an executive pastor and lay leader at Church of the Resurrection in a resource that will help us move from senior adult programs that mainly focus on "entertainment and travel" to instead preparing and motivating seniors to use their many gifts and graces in their church and community. I especially appreciate the book being grounded in biblical practices while using business-like methods that will be familiar to recent retirees. The "tools" included and available "on-line" help develop an inventory that will be used as building blocks for establishing a personal Mission/Purpose Statement and Strategic Plan. The many "God Stories" in personal interviews and the Chapter that focuses on "Caring Conversations" with family and friends make this book special in accomplishing a bridge to the many current "Boomers" who think of retirement as a "career shift" not as a traditional approach to retirement." -- Paul R. Ervin, Jr., Director of Generous Living, Long’s Chapel UMC, Lake Junaluska, N
At the End of Life
by Francine Prose Lee GutkindWhat should medicine do when it can't save your life?The modern healthcare system has become proficient at staving off death with aggressive interventions. And yet, eventually everyone dies--and although most Americans say they would prefer to die peacefully at home, more than half of all deaths take place in hospitals or health care facilities.At the End of Life--the latest collaborative book project between the Creative Nonfiction Foundation and the Jewish Healthcare Foundation--tackles this conundrum head on. Featuring twenty-two compelling personal-medical narratives, the collection explores death, dying and palliative care, and highlights current features, flaws and advances in the healthcare system.Here, a poet and former hospice worker reflects on death's mysteries; a son wanders the halls of his mother's nursing home, lost in the small absurdities of the place; a grief counselor struggles with losing his own grandfather; a medical intern traces the origins and meaning of time; a mother anguishes over her decision to turn off her daughter's life support and allow her organs to be harvested; and a nurse remembers many of her former patients.These original, compelling personal narratives reveal the inner workings of hospitals, homes and hospices where patients, their doctors and their loved ones all battle to hang on--and to let go.