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'Few readers will fail to be moved by her stories, which are artfully used to examine some of the genuine societal dilemmas death presents, and to point up the ill effects that flow from the mixture of embarassment, denial and avoidance with which we surround it.' TLS 'This is a taboo subject and makes absolutely gripping reading because it is one that, whether we like it or not, is going to matter enormously to each and every one of us.' GOOD BOOK GUIDE
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The last collection of true-life nursing stories from the No.1 bestselling author of the CALL THE MIDWIFE series, soon to be a major BBC TV series.
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This courageous book should be read widely, especially by the medical profession and those who are elderly or have elderly relatives. Jennifer Worth takes the subject of dying, and examines it with examples from her own acquaintance and in all its manifestations--bad deaths, good deaths, and resucitation. Dying is something we all have to go through, but in the UK it is a subject that is rarely discussed. The 'normal' English death and funeral are tightlipped and sober. Elsewhere. for example, Ireland and the Carribean, the wake and funeral are a real celebration of a life, with friends and relations, old and young, attending. Adults and children thereby understand that the dead person whom they loved was somebody of significance whose life should be cherished. The second topic Mrs Worth examines is the resucitation of people who have had strokes, accidents or are simply dying of old age, again a question that has not been debated adequately in the UK. Whoever you are, and however old or ill or severely incapacitated you are, a medical team if it is called, will attempt to resucitate you. If it can't, this is seen as a failure. This often results in people continuing to live in a very poor state, and Mrs Worth questions whether such interventions are justified in all cases and clearly answers 'no'. Mrs Worth has done us all a service by raising and examining these issues. The book is not difficult or macabre but, on the contrary inspiring, and the personal examples interesting. As usual, her style is personal and direct, and it is very easy to empathise with those whose cases are being described. A 5* recommendation.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I empathised with the author's feelings about the end of life, especially of her experience and feelings about her granddad's death, which were similar to my own. Aged 84, a retired farmer, but still working part time as a shepherd on a neighbouring farm, my granddad was suddenly brought low by a stroke, which robbed him of the use of his legs. He was living with us and I was about twelve and felt that it was cruel that such an active man should be so stricken, and later, when he had difficulty with his speech, I was so full of pity for him that he could not communicate with us properly. I shall never forget the night when my uncle, who had been keeping vigil by his bedside, came into my parents' bedroom and said, "He's gone". The relief that I felt was wonderful and when I looked at his face in death it was so peaceful. Since then I have had no fear of death. I hope that those who read "In the Midst of Life" will also be reassured that death comes as a friend in old age.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was not an easy book to read. I work with dementia patients. My Mother is 92 and 2 years into this awful disease. How wonderful our medical services are but have we gone too far? Do we have a choice about resuscitation/invasive medical procedures? I was in A&E yet again with my Mother, having been ambulated in after another TIA and I was frowned upon as I reminded the senior nurse that my Mother had chosen not to be resuscitated. "You will have to see the doctor about that!" We have now asked the Care Home NOT to have her admitted if she is not in pain or fallen & broken anything, but "they have to cover themselves because of litigation"!! I have seen so many die a far worse lingering death after 'medical intervention' in later life. I am not saying there are any easy answers but why as a society do we not talk about Death and ask the questions? This should be one of the books read by every medical student, doctor, Care Manager,and many more! In the end, reading this book has made me even more LIVE and appreciate the LIFE I have left and LIVE every day to the full, and wear a pendant - NO RESUSCITATION PLEASE!
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Best mistake
I bought this book thinking it was about nurseing through the ages. I soon discovered it was an in depth analysis of thoughts about death and how we approach death. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Polyowl
In the Midst of Life
I had read all the other books by Jennifer Worth which the Midwives series were based on TV. This book is more informative of how people lived during the 50's and onwards. Read more
Published 11 days ago by J. Scott
Gloom
Think this book was intended to be an inspirational view about death... Now, my German dictionary falls open at 'Selbsmordgedanken (thoughts of suicide), so I'm not afraid of such,... Read more
Published 12 days ago by P. Murray Lynas
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The dispatch on this book was fantastic we ordered it in the evening and it arrived at 8:30 the next morning brilliant service. Read more
Published 12 days ago by photoman
Death, a revelation
Death can be a difficult concept to get right for a nurse - a mixture of professionalism and empathy. Getting the balance is a skill which is not easy to learn. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Stuart Townsend
Euthanasia death end of life
I disliked this book. I thought the author was too glib about how death must almost be embraced especially by the sick and elderly. My father died in his sixties. Read more
Published 17 days ago by L. S. Sinclair
In the midst of life
Everyone should read this book as it is so pertinent to this day and age. It was beautifully written (and researched) and I would strongly recommend it.
Published 17 days ago by eileen
Though provoking
I read this book on holiday as I really enjoyed 'Call the Midwife'. This book however, was a very different kettle of fish, as it was much more serious and thought provoking. Read more
Published 24 days ago by CR
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This book is all about death and dying! Having seen the series - Call the Midwife - and being an x- nurse about 15 years younger than Jennifer Worth - I suspected that I might hold... Read more
Published 29 days ago by sue
in the midst of live
a very good book tipical of the 30s &40s&50s a very good read jennifer worth books are tue to live of that eara they take u back to those years i get lost in them every time i... Read more
Published 29 days ago by linda meredith
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