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jamaikachan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
miker1964's review against another edition
5.0
A quite remarkable book that took me a long time to read - mainly because I had to put it down often to digest it. It is written with clarity and humanity and probably should be read by everyone. I read it with a combination of smile on my face and tears running down my cheeks. It is uplifting and sad - but is essential. Modern society does not talk about death enough. We try to hide from the inevitable rather than understand it. This book helps shine a light on what comes to us all. On a personal note, it has helped me put to bed something that has been plaguing me for quarter of a century. I was there in the hospice when my mother died. I thought - for 25 years - that she had been struggling and fighting for breath at the end. It has haunted me. I now know that is not the case and for that alone I will be eternally grateful to the author. A wonderful, necessary and moving book.
toomash's review against another edition
5.0
A collection of wide-ranging stories which Dr Mannix has wonderfully bound together by an overarching appreciation of death ... and life.
jacquilogan's review against another edition
4.0
With The End In Mind by Kathryn Mannix – non-fiction, paperback, Reepham Library, Norfolk Library and Information Services. Subtitled How to Live and Die Well, these are some of the end of life stories of Dr Kathryn Mannix one of the first doctors to train as a palliative care specialist.
She is passionate about dying well but this she means well controlled pain management and any other symptoms managed. Family and friends being aware of what will happen and most importantly that you are part of this process.
I still believe we should have the right to die, but it is a fine balance between it being what the patient wants and feeling pressured into making life easier for family and friends. It is an interesting read and the improvements in end of life care are incredible, it also shows how important it is to discuss what you would like to happen at you own
She is passionate about dying well but this she means well controlled pain management and any other symptoms managed. Family and friends being aware of what will happen and most importantly that you are part of this process.
I still believe we should have the right to die, but it is a fine balance between it being what the patient wants and feeling pressured into making life easier for family and friends. It is an interesting read and the improvements in end of life care are incredible, it also shows how important it is to discuss what you would like to happen at you own
colleenoakes's review against another edition
5.0
It is no surprise to me that this book is rated in the insane-high level of Goodreads - it’s a necessary, heartbreaking work of the gentlest of people, a woman who I want at my bedside when it’s my time.
I’ve been thinking about death a lot lately as the subject is likely to become one more familiar with me as my father is in the final stages of ALS. I can’t say enough about what a comfort this book was to me - it used knowledge and stories to take the fear away of what may come, and how to face those times with calm and reassurance, grace and finality.
I truly believe each person should read this book; the stories are heartbreaking but the lessons are forever.
I’ve been thinking about death a lot lately as the subject is likely to become one more familiar with me as my father is in the final stages of ALS. I can’t say enough about what a comfort this book was to me - it used knowledge and stories to take the fear away of what may come, and how to face those times with calm and reassurance, grace and finality.
I truly believe each person should read this book; the stories are heartbreaking but the lessons are forever.
janey's review against another edition
5.0
This is wonderful. It is similar in many respects to [a:Ira Byock|64403|Ira Byock|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/m_50x66-82093808bca726cb3249a493fbd3bd0f.png]'s great work [b:Dying Well|1107625|Dying Well|Ira Byock|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1348555867s/1107625.jpg|1094570]. I have referred to that one a number of times when talking to people who were in fear of their death, and I can see how this one would be even more comforting. Mannix has a touch of rose-colored glasses, but I guess I don't mind in this context.
If you find [a:Atul Gawande|3078|Atul Gawande|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1409146675p2/3078.jpg]'s [b:Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End|20696006|Being Mortal Medicine and What Matters in the End|Atul Gawande|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408324949s/20696006.jpg|40015533] a worthy read, you should definitely look this one up.
If you find [a:Atul Gawande|3078|Atul Gawande|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1409146675p2/3078.jpg]'s [b:Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End|20696006|Being Mortal Medicine and What Matters in the End|Atul Gawande|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1408324949s/20696006.jpg|40015533] a worthy read, you should definitely look this one up.
lucyroberts's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
bflanagan's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.5
beckiw96's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Minor: Suicide