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The Art of Dying Paperback – 19 Jun. 2008

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A new book to help the dying, their loved ones and their health care workers better understand the dying process and to come to terms with death itself. The Art of Dying is a contemporary version of the medieval Ars Moriendi-a manual on how to achieve a good death. Peter Fenwick is an eminent neuropsychiatrist, academic and expert on disorders of the brain. His most compelling and provocative research has been into the end of life phenomena, including near-death experiences and deathbed visions of the dying person, as well as the experiences of hospice and palliative care workers and relatives of dying people. Dr. Fenwick believes that consciousness may be independent of the brain and so able to survive the death of the brain, a theory which has divided the scientific community. The ""problem with death"" is deeply rooted in our culture and the social organization of death rituals. Fenwick believes that with serious engagement and through further investigation of these phenomena, he can help change attitudes so that we in the West can face up to death, and embrace it as a significant and sacred part of life. We have become used to believing that we have to shield each other from the idea of death. Fear of death means we view it as something to be fought every step of the way. Aimed at a broad popular readership, The Art of Dying looks at how other cultures have dealt with death and the dying process (The Tibetan ""death system"", Swedenborg, etc.) and compares this with phenomena reported through recent scientific research. It describes too the experiences of health care workers who are involved with end of life issues who feel that they need a better understanding of the dying process, and more training in how to help their patients die well by overcoming the common barriers to a good death, such as unfinished business and unresolved emotions of guilt or hate. From descriptions of the phenomena encountered by the dying and those around them, to mapping out ways in which we can die a ""good death"", this book is an excellent basis for helping people come to terms with death.
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    264 pages
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    Continuum
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    19 Jun. 2008
  5. Dimensions
    12.75 x 1.52 x 20.14 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0826499236
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0826499233
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Deathbed visions and coincidences are often classified as supernatural phenomena and the stuff of bad late-night television. But do such classifications do a disservice to the experiences of the dying and the bereaved? Through lengthy oral histories of eerie telepathic and paranormal phenomena, this book attempts to strip away the stigma from analyzing the inexplicable yet commonly reportedodd incidences that accompany deaththe ""feeling of unease,"" the visit from the dying. The authors argue that these reported experiences must be studied, even if they deviate from conventional understanding of the ""real"" or ""normal."" What if our minds were wired in a way that has not yet been documented by science? What if hospice workers were more open to the experiences of the dying? Although the Fenwicks' exuberance frequently feels naïve, the scores of testimoniesas well as Peter Fenwick's renown as a neuropsychiatrist do lend their queries credibility. Ultimately, the authors demonstrate that it may be immaterial if these stories are scientifically plausible since merely documenting these incidences can heighten our understanding of the mind during death and enhance our ability to comfort the dying and their families. --Publishers Weekly, May 2008

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Dr Peter Fenwick is an internationally renowned neuropsychiatrist and a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He is Britain's leading clinical authority on near-death experiences and is president of the British branch of The International Association for Near-Death Studies. He also holds appointments at the Maudsley Hospital, the John Radcliffe Hospital, and the Broadmoor Special Hospital for Violent Offenders. Elizabeth Fenwick has written a number of books on health and family issues. She has produced books on pregnancy and child care, worked as an agony aunt advising on sexual problems on radio and in Company magazine and has been involved in sex education in two London schools. She also worked for three years as a counsellor for Childline.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Continuum; illustrated edition (19 Jun. 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0826499236
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0826499233
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.75 x 1.52 x 20.14 cm
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Christine Preece
5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling evidence that cannot be refuted excellent book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2019
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Excellent book I've seen Mr Fenwick talk on you tube about dying and what happens and the proof he has collected from caregivers, nurses, family members, so I thought I would get his book and was not disappointed. I have always believed that there is somewhere our spirit goes and thought we cant just die, but still didn't believe 100%. This shows People telling their experiences and from different parts of the world it's just to much to refute. Its is a lovely compelling book and heart warming to know that we have somewhere to look forward too when our body dies. I would definately recommend this book you wont be dissapointed
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John Hardaker
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts on the Art of Dying.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 November 2011
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Having read many other books on this subject it is good to find one written by a person in the medical world. I have asked nurses I know and they say this kind of thing is not unusual but they do not talk about it in case it upsets someone and it would not do their position any good. There is an exellent book called 'The Ministry of Angels' by a nurse who 'saw things' although it will be long out of print. If this book, on sale here at Amazon, can add to the wealth of knowledge that death is not the end and what we do here is preparing the conditions that we will inherit when we take that 'trip' into wherever it will educate, uplift and make this world a better place.
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jart voortman
5.0 out of 5 stars the art of dying
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 December 2012
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This is a very interesting book, based on a systematic inquiry in the UK, Ireland and Holland.
There has much been written on Near Death Experiences.
This investigation deals with familiar phenomena: Deathbed visions, and deathbed coincidencies, light experiences,terminal lucidity, observations of mist leaving the body of the dying, premonition, etc.
This book is relevant for docters and nurses, who should be aware that certain experiences are very relevant for the way people digest the dying of a loved one.
It is also relevant for our worldview. Is everything in life determined by fysics and chemistry? The experience Fenwick collected seem to indicate that there is more!

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arthur Holden
3.0 out of 5 stars INTERESTING
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2021
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GOOD BOOK. ENJOYED
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Paul D Bryden
4.0 out of 5 stars Great anecdotal resource.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2019
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I work with the dying and bereaved and this is a great anecdotal resource that will be useful in normalising my clients' experiences. I'm not sure it contributed to my spiritual understanding of death, philosophically it is not ground breaking, but there is food for thought in an area does beg for further research by people with open minds. An implication of the title "Art of Dying" is to suggest that the book will help us to die well but in reading the book there is little to suggest that is its goal. It will help some, but I suspect there are better books to that end. (...so to speak!).
It's well worth viewing the author's YouTube interview - I found that more inspiring.
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Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read. A very positive and hopeful book . Extremely well written.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2015
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This is my third copy of this book. Yes, third. I have had the habit of letting friends read my other copies and not getting them back. After recently losing my wonderful dad, this has been yet again a great comfort. Peter Fenwick is an amazing man and such an expert on such matters. I believe the contents of this book, as I myself have had some unusual experiences after experiencing death around me. Do I believe in a life after death? Absolutely ! There are so many things as yet that we can't explain, but may do so in the future. Thank you Peter and Elizabeth Fenwick!
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Hannah8
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 June 2022
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Worth a read and easy to read.
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Ms. Jane Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Balance of science and anecdotes
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2014
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This book was receommended to me as I lost both my parents within 11 days of each other earlier this year. With myself the book is "preaching to the converted" - well not really preaching at all, but I'm in tune with its messages. For me it was confirmation of what I "know" with a scientific slant. I think this book will be of great comfort to anyone unsure about death and dying. Read it now and take those worries and concerns away. The read has the potential to bring great peace of mind.
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maria shanahan
3.0 out of 5 stars Anticuado
Reviewed in Mexico on 18 June 2021
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No lo sentí basado en la ciencia.
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BicameralMuse
5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening (whether you agree or disagree with the conclusions)
Reviewed in the United States on 5 January 2020
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Though I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I am not quite convinced yet that we are more than brain function and that something that we regard as soul or consciousness will continue in some form or another after our death. But at the same time, I am highly intrigued by deathbed visions and coincidences and not really sure how to account for them. I have to admit that I found the accounts of NDEs less convincing, maybe because I read more on the subject previously. I actually reread a chapter on this phenomenon from Heavens on Earth by Michael Shermer and I found his explanation on what happens during NDEs a lot more convincing.
What I liked the most about the book is the message to keep our mind open, to study and research the phenomena of death bed visions and coincidences and to prepare for death in the meaningful way. I also thought that the authors explanation on what it means to die a good death was a very strong and inspiring one. I even wrote on the blank pages provided what it means to me to die a good death. Also, I agree with the authors that the subject of death should not be a taboo.
Unfortunately, I experienced a great loss in my life that ultimately changed my attitude towards death. Death doesn't scare me, life does.
That being said, I did like the book a lot and I highly recommend it.
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Tremblay
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating
Reviewed in Canada on 18 June 2019
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A fascinating look into near-death experiences and narratives about what happens when you are at death's door. Most of the anecdotes are fully relatable--we've all had such experiences or heard of them through other people. Worth reading in that it lessens one's anxiety about death and points the way towards something wiser than our hospice and hospital-driven dying, which is soul-less.
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Caya Marta
5.0 out of 5 stars Familiarizarse con el propio deceso con dignidad.
Reviewed in Spain on 31 August 2020
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El autor, muy versado en el tema, expone hechos sin dramatismo.
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Dr Peter
4.0 out of 5 stars sehr fundierte Information,renommierter Wissenschaftler
Reviewed in Germany on 7 April 2020
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Version in Englisch.Gut zu lesen, da artikelweise Themen abegahndelt werden.
Interessant, meine Bestellung war vom 29 März, die Zustellung ist mit 22.Februar
angegeben:liegt vielleichzt an der Drunglichkeit des Themas!
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