“You need to write a book,” hospice patients and family members told Pat, who became a Hospice social worker to make a difference in the lives of others. This book is dedicated to those courageous people. It was a way to ensure that they would not be forgotten and their hard-earned insights imparted to many others. Pat’s hospice patients, with their families and friends, shared many fascinating stories about angels, near-death experiences, forgiveness, love, faith and hope. She was present at many deaths and recorded amazing occurrences.

“The Dying Teach Us How to Live” will be able to decrease fear and anxiety about the dying experience. She encourages patients to use hospice services through a chapter devoted to hospice. She has many positive letters from individuals who have found serenity from reading these short stories of inspiration. Pat was able to combine her artistic talent with writing to create this unusual and creative book of tender stories, to weave joy and peace for readers. She hopes to help others see the beauty, mystery, and peace surrounding the dying experience.

Reading or introducing these special stories to someone who is grieving can encourage grief recovery, spiritual awareness and initiate meaningful communication.
“The Dying Teach Us How to Live” can change our fears, attitudes and create hope as each of us deal with our own contacts with those who are facing the death of loved ones, friends or his or her own death. See videos about my book at thedyingteachus.com