
Nothing to Fear
Demystifying Death to Live More Fully
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · June 11, 2024
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- Who it’s for
- A calm, conversational way to think about death without looking away.
- Genres
- End-of-Life Care, Grief & Loss, Caregiving
- Published
- Penguin Publishing Group, June 11, 2024
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The instant New York Times bestseller! A comforting and informative guide that demystifies our end-of-life journey, from the compassionate expert known as @hospicenursejulie What if we didn’t consider death the worst possible outcome? What if we discussed it honestly, embraced hospice care, and prepared for the end of our lives with hope and acceptance?
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In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide, TikTok star Julie McFadden—known online as “Hospice Nurse Julie”—shares the valuable lessons she’s learned in her fifteen years as an RN in the ICU and in hospice. Expertly interweaving emotional insight and practical advice, Nothing to Fear demystifies end-of-life care for both patients and caregivers, covering topics including: - the biological details of dying - which medical interventions help and which only make things worse - the otherworldly beauty of deathbed phenomena - financial and logistical preparations for death - facts and myths about hospice care - the most important conversations to have before you die - the grieving process, before and after death Sure to be a go-to resource for years to come, McFadden’s first book proves a better death goes hand in hand with a better life.
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A calm, conversational way to think about death without looking away.
Come here for
- plainspoken talk about death and grief
- a warm, practical tone
Expect
- steady reassurance over drama
- discussion-friendly, easy to pick up
Where it sits
| Grief & Loss | 59% |
|---|---|
| Caregiving | 50% |
| End-of-Life Care | 43% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Inspiration & Personal Growth
- Grief & Loss
- Authors
- Julie McFadden RN, Julie McFadden
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- June 11, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Inspiration & Personal Growth