A collection of interviews and stories of individuals who faced death without fear and inspired those around them-this book is an inspiring read for those confronting death. These stories come from ordinary people, as well as writer/activist Jessica Mitford; the naturalist/writer Sigurd Olson; and the artists Isabel Bishop, Moses Soyer, and Leo Calapai. Tough questions concerning suicide and physician-assisted death, as well as the rights dying individuals have in retaining control over their own lives, are addressed through the stories of people who have confronted these issues. This book will be of interest to those who are facing their own death or that of a loved one, or who are caught up in the complex issues surrounding dying.
