Endorsements

--Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Life's final phase is too important to be left to chance. Wise guides are arising in our culture who can teach us about this crowning event. Christine Longaker brings deep wisdom to this task, and her views span all religious traditions. This is a fine, gentle, and deeply compassionate work. Highly recommended.

--Dr. Larry Dossey, author of Prayer is Good Medicine

I've been privileged to hear Christine Longaker lecture and conduct workshops on death and dying on several occasions over the years and I've always been deeply touched. Yes, she's an 'expert' in possessing so much useful and practical knowledge, but far more than that is the quality of her presence that vivifies her knowledge: this is a compassionate, caring woman who is there for you. That makes what she shares in this book far more than just another guidebook on dying. Facing Death and Finding Hope is one of the greatest books of our times, and will help guide me and my loved ones on the great journey of the meaningful life, as well as the meaningful death.

--Professor Charles T. Tart, PhD, author of Living the Mindful Life

An honest book about that which requires of us honesty above all else.

--Jacob Needleman, author of A Little Book on Love

This book makes practical sense of the ancient and sometimes esoteric Tibetan Buddhist teachings on death and dying. Christine shows us a way of approaching the fulcrum issue of our lives. It is a remarkably compassionate and contemporary guide to both life and death. It will be recommended reading for our hospice volunteers and I hope for caregivers everywhere.

--Frank Ostaseski, Founding Director Zen Hospice Project

Facing Death and Finding Hope provides spiritual nourishment for the soul and practical wisdom for the mind. Its inspiration and insight is drawn from the living tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and can only serve to help us become more awake and conscious around death and dying, an experience we all face, sooner or later. This book is an indispensable guide to a long hidden territory and reminds us of the preciousness of this human life.

--Justine and Michael Toms, Co-founders, New Dimensions Radio

Facing Death and Finding Hope is a beautifully written, wise, and profoundly affecting book on facing death from a Tibetan Buddhist perspective. The intimate sharing comes from the author's own experiences with personal loss and hospice care. All of the book offers education and inspiration. But, if one were to read just one chapter, that on "The Needs of the Dying" offers most valuable understanding. This is an important book for every one, as we each must ultimately face dying.

--Judy Tatelbaum, MSW, author of The Courage to Grieve

Christine Longaker has written a much needed and moving book on emotional and spiritual preparation for death. It gives a clear exposition of spiritual practices relevant to all those facing death, whatever their religious tradition. Its practical tone will be invaluable to professional care givers, opening a door to a dimension of care beyond the purely physical.

--Dr. Louis Heyse-Moore, Medical Director, St. Joseph's Hospice, London

In Facing Death and Finding Hope, Christine Longaker shows clearly how the teachings and practices of Tibetan Buddhism can be applied with compassion to relieve suffering in those facing terminal illness, whether of a Buddhist faith or not. The book will be extremely valuable to all volunteers and professional care-givers wishing to improve spiritual care for the dying. Moreover, the book has much to say to all individuals looking for guidance to help live more fully in the present and be better prepared for their own eventual death.

--Dr. John Seely, Professor of Medicine, Institute of Palliative Care, SCOHS, Ottawa, Canada

An extraordinarily wise and helpful book. Christine offers us a manual filled with the treasures and courage she's discovered; profound meditations, compassionate forgiveness, and the heart's riches in the face of death.

--Jack Kornfield, co-author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation

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Un livre riche d'enseignement, d'expériences, de conseils; un livre précieux pour les professionnels de santé confrontés à leur questionnement spiritual et au sens de la vie face à la mort de l'autre.

--Véronique Blanchet, médecin responsable de l'equipe mobile de soins palliatifs de l'Hôpital Saint-Louis à Paris

Aven humanité et le souci d'être accessible tous, Christine Longaker nous guide dans notre solitude et nos peurs face à la mort. Un livre indispensable.

--Marie De Hennezel, auteur de La mort intime et de L'art de mourir.