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Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley — WisdomDeck honest review
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Final Gifts

by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley

Two hospice nurses on nearing-death awareness: the symbolic language of the dying and how to listen. A classic for families.

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someone you love is dying and you want to understand them.

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you want a memoir.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. The dying communicate in symbols.
  2. Listen and ask.
  3. Permission to go matters.

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Our verdict

Understanding the dying.

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