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We find something that undermines and subverts our schemes: the sick are a resource that helps us in our search for the meaning of life.a
'Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic
Reading this book leads to the conviction that we should not miss this experience of assisting a loved one who is close to death. We should not be afraid. We should let our hearts speak; let our intuition guide our actions. We will discover unexpected resources in ourselves: a tenderness, a touch, a readiness to assist that, perhaps, we did not even believe ourselves capable of. In brief, we will emerge from this experience more generous and more human, because on the brink of death it is love that has the last word.a
'Marie de Hennezel, author of The Warmth of the Heart Prevents Your Body from Rusting
Simple and precise words that say fundamental things about the thoughts and affections of those who discover and present to us the meaning of the life they are leaving.a
'Tullio De Mauro, past Minister of Education, professor of linguistics, University of Rome La Sapienza
A compelling narrative about care and people in the face of death. Written with grace and insight, this should be essential reading for anyone concerned about end of life care in the modern world.a
'David Clark, Wellcome Trust Investigator, University of Glasgow