The Peaceful Pill Handbook New Revised International Edition (Paperback)

~ Philip Nitschke & Fiona Stewart (Author) "People plan their own passing for all sorts of reasons..." (more)
Key Phrases: slow euthanasia, hypoxic death, reliable death, Peaceful Pill, Exit Bag, The Peace (more...)

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Product Description

The Peaceful Pill Handbook draws on the latest research on end of life choices, to bring the reader a range of practical and useful strategies. By applying Exit's unique Reliability and Peacefulness Test; readers can compare methods including Nembutal from Mexico, the use of Helium, the Dignitas service of Switzerland, presricription drugs and the DIY Peaceful Pill. This new edition also contains full colour photos of Mexican drug names and the latest labelling.

About the Author

Dr Philip Nitschke is a leading authority of end of life choices. Founder of Australia's largest voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide non profit organisation, Exit International, Dr Nitschke brings scientific expertise to the question of end of life choices. He speaks to the reader in layman's terms that everyone can understand.

Product Details

• Paperback: 214 pages
• Publisher: Exit International US (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978878825
• ISBN-13: 978-0978878825
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,303 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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88 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It fills a need., May 13, 2008

By	JACK BUTLER (SANTA FE NM) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the only book of its kind that I've read that is so thoroughly researched. It's a pretty comprehensive study of the various ways there are to end one's life. And each method is rated in many categories including effectiveness, ease of obtaining the required materials, painlessness, etc. Near the end of the book there is a good description of how to obtain the best drug (in Mexico) and includes very helpful pictures of the products. I can seriously see cutting the pictures out and showing them to a clerk in Mexico who might otherwise not be able to figure out what I was looking for (because of language difficulties). However, you pay a stiff price to get this information in paperback form ($35.),there is a lot of scientific "padding" to fill out the pages and that is why I gave it four stars instead of five. However, it is the only game in town at this time as far as I know so I'm glad that I have it in my library in spite of the high cost.

72 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars straight to the point, April 30, 2008

By	Juanita James (Australia, Melbourne) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am only in my 30's and not ready to leave this place just yet(if I can help it). Knowing that I have this book is such peace of mind for me and my boyfriend because should anything happen I want to control MY outcome. The book gives you alternatives on how to end it and gives you the information you need to be able to make sure you don't make mistakes. This is much better than trying something and have it go horribly wrong.
I REALLY THINK EUTHANASIA SHOULD BE LEGAL.

59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Lacks practical solutions, October 1, 2008

By	dnetdog "averageGuy" (Piedmont, NC USA) - See all my reviews

For those who would like to have control of their destiny, this is detailed but frustrating book. The problem is that none of the solutions that could be considered "peaceful" are practical for most people. The primary "peaceful" solution requires going to Mexico to smuggle a life-ending drug into the US. The second best option requires obtaining a prescription for a drug that most doctor's are unwilling to provide. The remaining solutions are anything but peaceful and would cause devastating trauma to any family member who might become involved during or after the end of life event. Hopefully, there are (or will be) other books that better address the issue of death with dignity.