Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

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Family
Asian Family Caregiver Handbook
192 page soft-cover book includes both English and Chinese language within text. A project of the Asian Family Caregiver... read more...
Being with Dying: Cultivating Compassion and Fearlessness in the Presence of Death
Using a Buddhist approach to death, the author affirms that we can open and contact our inner strength, and that we can help... read more...
Dying: A Book of Comfort
More than 40 writers, thinkers, and religious figures from various faiths speak on the nature of dying and provide words... read more...
The Four Things that Matter Most: A Book About Living
Four simple phrases can help us through the unpredictability of daily life. read more...
Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness (2nd. ed.)
This book is written for a general audience by a team of specialists.  Updated since the first edition in 1999, it provides... read more...
Hospice and palliative care: Questions & Answers
This book addresses many of the most common concerns of terminally ill patients and their families in an accessible question... read more...
How To Love Someone To Death
This book is a simple guide to the reader on how to approach 'being there' and participating in the end-of-life process for... read more...
Jane Brody’s Guide to the Great Beyond: A Practical Primer to Help You and Your Loved Ones Prepare Medically, Legally, and Emotionally for the End of Life
A complete guide to everything you need to know emotionally, spiritually, and practically to prepare for the end of life. read more...
A Lion in the House: The Companion Book
Five families allowed award-winning filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar into their lives for six years as their children... read more...
Navigating Canada's Health Care: A User Guide to Getting the Care You Need
Practical guide to getting the best care within Canada's existing system through the three stages of life: the early years,... read more...