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Nothing to Fear

Demystifying Death to Live More Fully

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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?
    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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      • Library Journal

        Starred review from October 1, 2024

        McFadden, a hospice nurse with a popular TikTok account, has written a concise guide about the hospice process, aimed at readers going through hospice as well as caregivers. She became a hospice nurse after years of seeing distressing deaths in the ICU, which led her to conclude that death in hospice could be more peaceful. Alongside her stories of encounters with patient, she provides advice on initiating the hospice process, advance care planning, and making peace with the reality of death. McFadden also offers useful insight into how to deal with a dying loved one, mainly by remembering that it is about the person who is dying, and to let them make their own decisions if they are able. She describes the signs and symptoms of the dying process, dispelling the myths that changes in breathing or a person ceasing to eat or drink are indications of pain and suffering. She includes a section on U.S. states with death-with-dignity laws and what that process looks like. The tone of this book is friendly and direct. VERDICT An excellent resource for anyone going through the hospice experience.--Julie Feighery

        Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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