A Sacred Walk: Dispelling the Fear of Death and Caring for the Dying [Paperback]

Donna M. Authers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 24, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0615245854 | ISBN-13: 978-0615245850

A SACRED WALK helps dispel the fear of death and draws uniquely on the experience of the dying to show how best to meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of a loved one who is facing death. Writer Donna Authers lived in fear of death from childhood well into her adult life, the result of an unusual number of tragic losses in her family. The miraculous story of how that fear was broken marked the start of her calling as a caregiver to others as they, or their loved ones, prepared to leave this world. Walking alongside someone with a chronic or terminal illness is a sacred time, but we usually want to be told exactly how to help. Read how family, friends, hospice and other resources came together for Anna during her final days. Heeding the end-of-life lessons shared in this book will show readers how best to care for their loved ones and also help them die with no regrets when their own time comes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: A & A Publishing (September 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615245854
• ISBN-13: 978-0615245850
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #513,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Compelling Read, November 12, 2008

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This book makes you face the reality of death - for yourself and for those you care about. Through the many real-life examples, the writer provokes you into thinking how you would handle the situations we all know yet often prefer to suppress. It's full of practical ideas and useful insights for caregivers, and encourages everyone to make the most of life till the very end. As I read this book, I found I was drawn into the scenes as though I knew the people involved personally. The writer's honesty, experience and compassion shine through; overall, it's an uplifting message she sends.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book of Wisdom in Dealing with Dying and Death, December 11, 2009

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Perry F. Sennewald (Charlottesville, VA) - See all my reviews
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A friend gave me a copy of A Sacred Walk after my wife passed away recently. I read one chapter a day to digest the information, but the section entitled "The Last Days" was particularly helpful in my grieving process. The writing is exquisite, and I highly recommend this book as a source of applied wisdom on the many perspectives of death and dying - particularly beneficial for family care givers and care receivers as well as anyone who works with patients and their families dealing with end-of-life issues.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars God Led Caring, November 2, 2009

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Kenneth W. Derby "Virginia Reader" - See all my reviews
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The author, through sharing her own personal experiences--some with humor--connects us to a subject we tend to shy away from. She gives us a treasure chest to reach into when we may be a caregiver or faced with our own ending, or that of a loved one. This book is a must for everyone at any stage of life.