When the Dying Speak : How to Listen to and Learn from Those Facing Death [Paperback]

Ronald Wooten-Green (Author), Joseph M. Champlin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001

In this collection of poignant and hope-filled stories, author Ron Wooten-Green seeks to decipher the metaphorical language of the dying and stresses the importance of listening to and learning from those at the end of their earthly journeys. Drawing on his experience as caregiver for his dying wife and as a hospice chaplain, Wooten-Green gives us a glimpse of the spiritual reality known only by those nearing death and reveals the hope of eternal life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 197 pages
• Publisher: Loyola Press; 1 edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0829416854
• ISBN-13: 978-0829416855
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #906,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The most uplifting book on death I've ever read!, August 16, 2002

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Teresa Twomey "Mom on a mission" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When the Dying Speak : How to Listen to and Learn from Those Facing Death (Paperback)

My mother (Rosemarie Twomey - see review above) gave me a copy of this book. I have enjoyed it so much and it has given me such a different way to approach my fear of death of loved ones that I'm here at Amazon.com to buy copies for friends of mine who have recently lost loved ones and also one who ministers to the dying and bereaved. I'm so glad to have the opportunity to read this while my parents, spouse and siblings are still alive and healthy. Thank you Ron!
- Teresa Twomey

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reassuring my Faith, September 26, 2002

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Jeanie Pennington (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When the Dying Speak : How to Listen to and Learn from Those Facing Death (Paperback)

Following my mother's death, my faith in the afterlife was sorely challenged until I read "When the Dying Speak". This book provided a reaffirmation of my beliefs. The myriad of messages shared with Mr. Wooten-Green by dying patients and by their families provided VALUABLE insights and understanding of what the dying may be experiencing, what they may be needing, and what the families may be needing. A most significant message shared by the author is that when we are with the dying, we are on holy ground! I will be forever grateful that this author took the time to "put to paper" such an inspirational review and commentary. GET THIS BOOK FOR YOURSELF AND FOR OTHERS!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for persons in the hospice ministry, June 2, 2002

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rosemarie twomey (madison, nj USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: When the Dying Speak : How to Listen to and Learn from Those Facing Death (Paperback)

This is an easy-to-read book that, I believe, would be extremely useful to anyone facing the imminent death of a loved one or friend, or (as will happen to most of us) will face that at some time in the future. For me, it takes away the feeling of helplessness I have felt in the past when dealing with such a situation. The author gives some practical and edifying guidance as to how to "be there" for the dying person. Beyond that, it is an uplifting and spiritual rendering of the experiences that the author has had in his ministry as a Hospice chaplain, including some painful, but beautiful, accounts from his personal life. Anyone in the hospice or caring industry would be well-served by a reading of this book.