{"product_id":"how-to-say-goodbye-9781639730858b","title":"How to Say Goodbye","description":"As artist-in-residence at the Zen Hospice Project Guest House in San Francisco, Wendy MacNaughton witnessed firsthand how difficult it is to know what to do when we’re sharing final moments with a loved one. In this tenderly illustrated guide to saying goodbye, MacNaughton shows how to make sure those moments are meaningful. Using a framework of “the five things” taught to her by a professional caregiver, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHow to Say Goodbye\u003c\/span\u003e provides a model for having conversations of love, respect, and closure: with the words “I forgive you,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” “I love you,” and “Goodbye,” each oriented toward finding mutual peace and understanding when it matters most.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a foreword by renowned physician and author BJ Miller, and practical resources, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHow to Say Goodbye\u003c\/span\u003e features MacNaughton’s drawn-from-life artwork from both the Zen Hospice Project Guest House and her own aunt’s bedside as she died, paired with gentle advice from hospice caregivers on creating a positive sensory experience, acknowledging what you can’t control, and sharing memories and gratitude. A poignant guide to embracing the present and deepening relationships during great vulnerability, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eHow to Say Goodbye \u003c\/span\u003eshows that just as there is no one right way to live a good life, there is no one right way to say goodbye. Whether we’re confused, scared, or uncertain, this book is a starting point.","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42872883773520,"sku":"9781639730858B","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781639730858-l.jpg?v=1785873992","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/how-to-say-goodbye-9781639730858b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}