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The Art of Dying Well by Katy Butler — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Art of Dying Well

by Katy Butler

A practical guide to the end of life by stage: resilience, slowing down, adaptation, awareness of mortality, active dying. Clear and wise.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Prepare early.
  2. Know the medical system's incentives.
  3. A good death is planned.

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