Nearing Death Awareness: A Guide to the Language, Visions and Dreams of the Dying [Paperback]

Mary Anne Sanders (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1843108577 | ISBN-13: 978-1843108573 | Publication Date: February 15, 2007 | Edition: 1

"Nearing Death Awareness" explains the extraordinary behaviors often seen in those nearing the end of life, and how the experience of these can be changed from odd, bewildering moments into opportunities for spiritual refinement and growth. Mary Anne Sanders argues that dying is a complex experience for both the dying person and their family, friends and carers, and it involves all aspects of humanity: physical, mental and spiritual. The author explains the different types of Nearing Death Awareness (NDA), including visions, dreams and symbolic language, illustrated with accessible case examples from relatives and health care professionals who have witnessed NDA. She also offers practical guidance for family and carers of the dying about how to respond appropriately and supportively to NDA behavior, enabling the dying person to examine their identity, explore their spirituality and achieve self-acceptance. This sensitive and informative book will appeal to anyone who is likely to accompany a dying person, readers with an interest in spirituality, medical and social services professionals and students of palliative care.

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About the Author

Mary Anne Sanders received her Master of Arts degree in Transpersonal Studies with a focus on Spiritual Guidance Mentoring from Atlantic University (Virginia Beach, VA). She teaches seminars on transpersonal topics and is a certified Spiritual Guidance Mentor as well as Reiki Master. She is the mother of two grown children and lives with husband Clay in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub; 1 edition (February 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843108577
• ISBN-13: 978-1843108573
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #821,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for family with loved one near death, October 2, 2009

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This review is from: Nearing Death Awareness: A Guide to the Language, Visions and Dreams of the Dying (Paperback)

I wish I could of read this book when my dad was dying. It would have helped my family understand so much more and how to deal with it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening, April 10, 2009

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This review is from: Nearing Death Awareness: A Guide to the Language, Visions and Dreams of the Dying (Paperback)

Wow. If only the book was available years ago...
This book will help equip all of us better and aide those we sit bedside with as they prepare to die.
Through sharing various examples of NDA's, we can begin to recognize and better understand what really is going on in the transition to death.