Radical Acts of Love. Twenty Conversations to Inspire Hope at the End of Life, Paperback - Janie Brown

A profoundly moving account of an oncology nurse's conversations with the dying

A profoundly moving account of an oncology nurse's conversations with the dying

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A deeply moving reflection on what matters to us most as we approach the end of lifePublisher: Little, Brown Book GroupAuthor(s): Marilyn YalomNumb...

A deeply moving reflection on what matters to us most as we approach the end of life

After thirty-five years of quiet acceptance, Tonia Rotkopf Blair returned to Poland and confronted the Holocaust. Growing into an outspoken survivo...

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A hospice nurse with many years of experience shares true end-of-life stories that offer you the comfort and encouragement of knowing that death is...

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After thirty-five years of quiet acceptance, Tonia Rotkopf Blair returned to Poland and confronted the Holocaust. Growing into an outspoken survivo...

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