Description

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Explores the mystery of dying and the power of our own life stories to heal and bring peace at this time of great transition and grief.
We will all die one day. Even when we still feel immortal, our bodies are nonetheless on the journey towards dying, whether we want to acknowledge it or not. Reflecting on our own unique story as death approaches is a vital human instinct and need, and a matter of and for the soul, not just of the ego. Knowing our story helps us live each moment, each day, for through our own story we come to know who we are and what matters for us. And knowing our own story helps us to approach our dying more peacefully. Drawing heavily on real people’s stories, Facing Death explores the emotional and spiritual journey individuals traverse in the weeks and months leading up to dying. In doing this, it demonstrates the power of story, and aims to show how important reflecting on our own life story is in this process. It also provides guidance for how this life review process can be achieved, both privately and with the help of others. The book is written with an understanding of the importance of preparing one’s soul for the process of dying.

About the Author

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Grace Johnston is a writer and spiritual carer who has spent her life working, one way or another, with people going through major, often paradigm-shifting change. Her fascination with people and their stories was apparent in her first real job in her early 20s as a journalist specialising in so-called ‘human interest’ stories. This interest took her, in the ensuing years, on a broad exploration which included psychology, change management and the nature of work, the ancient wisdom teachings and much more. Now in her mid-70s, Grace’s work life has included television and print-journal

Praise For…

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"This is a book about life stories not death. It is a book for the living." —Susan Shaw, former palliative care nurse

"A very readable and touching account how we can both be enabled and enable others in this process of finding meaning and connecting to the thread of life that has been lived. I recommend it for both professionals working with people at the end of their lives but also others who are negotiating a major transition in their life and want to explore where they have been to date and where they might be heading in the next phase of living or dying." —Heather Tan, Spiritual Health Association