Books About the End-of-Life (EOL)
The Four Things that Matter Most by Dr. Ira Byock (Atria Books, 2004, 2014)
Why we recommend this book:
So many people struggle with what to say to someone who is facing the end of their life. Dr. Byock offers a simple, four-part structure for organizing and having satisfying, compassionate, and meaningful conversations with a loved one who is living with a terminal disease.
EOL Blueprint Advisors hasn’t written the book on preparing for the end, we’re simply here to help you get organized for it.
As part of our work, we’ve read hundreds of books about the EOL experience. We offer a list of some of our favorites to help you deepen your readiness to develop your own EOL Blueprint.
The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler (Scribner, 2019)
Why we recommend this book:
This book lays out a seven-part framework for organizing the last chapters of one’s life, starting with laying the groundwork for a comfortable aging process to getting support in the last hours of life. Author Katy Butler includes stories and practical suggestions for taking action of one’s aging process.
The End-of-Life Handbook by Dr. David B. Feldman and Dr. S. Andrew Lasher (New Harbinger Publications, 2007)
Why we recommend this book:
This book seeks to demystify the clinical, emotional, interpersonal, spiritual, and practical aspects of end-of-life. Dr. Feldman and Dr. Lasher offer simple explanations for commonly used medical terms, and give step-by-step guides to help make it easier for readers to navigate a terminal diagnosis.