Kerrigan’s tone is carefully balanced and the writing is compelling – he urges us to seize the day before it seizes us (Sarah Stone, Dying Matters Coalition). Death is inevitable, yet most of us avoid thinking about it at all costs. But is ignorance really bliss? Perhaps if we prepare ourselves thoughtfully for death – whether our own or a loved one’s – and take charge of our own affairs, we will be able to reduce some of the suffering involved. With new medical life-support techn...
Table des matières
Preface; Introduction; CH 1 Last orders: What instructions do you want to leave Behind?; CH 2 Shuffling off this mortal coil: How do you want to go?; CH 3 Pomp an...
A propos de l’auteur
Author and TLS reviewer Michael Kerrigan has written widely on current affairs, society and popular science. His books include The History of Death and Who Lies...