"The In-between" and "Nothing to Fear"
As you might assume, I have never died. As I wrinkle, I get reminders of the possibility and I have heard it happens to everyone. So, I expect to but not yet.
There are so many references to life-saving this and life-saving that, it seems possible that fear of and avoidance of suspected procedures and activities is a major factor of people's lives. When I have interviewed robins and rabbits about why they so often run away, I keep hearing about possible harm and death. I guess any form of life can spend time, caution and worry fearing death.
It seems to me that I could make death into a big deal but I suspect it doesn't need to be, especially having lived to a fine age. I read 'The In-between" by Hadley Vlahos, RN and I thought it was excellent. She is an experienced hospice nurse who serves people who are dying. I guess the title refers to moments when people are in between being fully alive and when they aren't. Recently, I saw a book called "Nothing to Fear" by Julie McFadden, RN. I started reading it aloud to Lynn but found the author repeating the message of the book's title too often. I told Lynn my impression and she said she felt that way, too. We dropped the book but I recommend "The In-Between."
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