- Paperback: 280 pages
- Publisher: Get Published (29 Aug 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 145250234X
- ISBN-13: 978-1452502342
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 302,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This book was recommended by a work colleague, and at first I wasn't quite sure what to expect as the title suggests rather a sombre read. But the book really couldn't be more different -- it's the wonderfully uplifting story of Bronnie Ware's life, beautifully woven together with the stories, and regrets, of the patients she has cared for. Perfectly balanced, heartfelt and so, so moving. A truly inspiring read from a truly inspiring woman.
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Moving memoirs that offer plenty of stories about Bronnie Ware's patients. I like that the author has offered up her own life though, as an example of how challenging it can be to overcome some of the things the dying people were talking about. The messages from the dying people are very powerful, because we also get to see how important they are for life right now, through examples from the author's life.
This is a book of wisdom with so many wonderful, heart stories. It covers many aspects of life, well beyond the regrets themselves. It has left me feeling very positive about myself and much stronger than I was before. In the very least, it is also an easy and highly enjoyable read. In her words, 'Our society has shut death out, almost a denial of its existence. This denial leaves both the dying and the family or friends totally unprepared for what is inevitable. We are all going to die. But we try to hide it. We carry on trying to validate ourselves through our material life and associated fearful behaviour instead...If we are able to face our own inevitable death with honest acceptance before we reach that time, we can shift our priorities well before it is too late. Once we recognize that limited time is remaining, we are less driven by ego or by what other people think of us. Instead, we are driven by what our hearts really want. This acknowledgement offers the opportunity to find greater purpose and satisfaction in the time we have remaining.'
Towards the end, I felt like applauding Bronnie for the endurance of fortitude. This book is powerful and a great example of inner-strength and determination, one that will surely touch your heart. It's a calm, gentle work of rare scope and depth. This is kleenex country! A challenging and moving read: top stuff!
This is a book of wisdom with so many wonderful, heart stories. It covers many aspects of life, well beyond the regrets themselves. It has left me feeling very positive about myself and much stronger than I was before. In the very least, it is also an easy and highly enjoyable read. In her words, 'Our society has shut death out, almost a denial of its existence. This denial leaves both the dying and the family or friends totally unprepared for what is inevitable. We are all going to die. But we try to hide it. We carry on trying to validate ourselves through our material life and associated fearful behaviour instead...If we are able to face our own inevitable death with honest acceptance before we reach that time, we can shift our priorities well before it is too late. Once we recognize that limited time is remaining, we are less driven by ego or by what other people think of us. Instead, we are driven by what our hearts really want. This acknowledgement offers the opportunity to find greater purpose and satisfaction in the time we have remaining.'
Towards the end, I felt like applauding Bronnie for the endurance of fortitude. This book is powerful and a great example of inner-strength and determination, one that will surely touch your heart. It's a calm, gentle work of rare scope and depth. This is kleenex country! A challenging and moving read: top stuff!
26 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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Like many others, I at one point stumbled over the article "Top five regrets of the dying" on the internet, published by The Guardian. When I later learned that Ware had written a full-length book with the same title, I found the premise appealing: It seemed probable that dying people may have enough interesting thoughts to share that they may fill a small book. Thus, when the book arrived in my mailbox, I was full of positive expectations. I ended up rather dissatisfied with the book, however. I found the book frustrating on three main accounts:
1. The book is to a large degree not very much about the regrets of the dying, rather it is about the author herself.
2. The language of the book is simplistic and fails to draw you in.
3. Ware is apparently rather into spirituality and meditation, and coats her accounts with pseudo-religious references, which gets very tiring when you really just want to hear about the regrets of the dying and not about Bronnie Ware's having improved her life by becoming a vegan, doing yoga and meditating.
On a more positive note, there are actual accounts of dying people reflecting on their lives and what they might have done better. These passages are interesting. However, they take up less than 25% of the book, with the remainder being about Ware describing her life, her hardships, and her attempts to apply the wisdom imparted by the dying. Towards the end of the book, the book entirely ceases to be about regrets of the dying and instead turns into an account of Ware's battle with depression. While I understand that Ware has shared much of her very personal life in this book, presumably with the intention of helping other people to avoid hurt, ultimately I didn't find it very interesting to read about Bronnie Ware, and I would much rather have read a book about the regrets of the dying.
In short, this book is not what one would naturally expect from its title, and I personally did not find the contents of the book very worthwhile.
1. The book is to a large degree not very much about the regrets of the dying, rather it is about the author herself.
2. The language of the book is simplistic and fails to draw you in.
3. Ware is apparently rather into spirituality and meditation, and coats her accounts with pseudo-religious references, which gets very tiring when you really just want to hear about the regrets of the dying and not about Bronnie Ware's having improved her life by becoming a vegan, doing yoga and meditating.
On a more positive note, there are actual accounts of dying people reflecting on their lives and what they might have done better. These passages are interesting. However, they take up less than 25% of the book, with the remainder being about Ware describing her life, her hardships, and her attempts to apply the wisdom imparted by the dying. Towards the end of the book, the book entirely ceases to be about regrets of the dying and instead turns into an account of Ware's battle with depression. While I understand that Ware has shared much of her very personal life in this book, presumably with the intention of helping other people to avoid hurt, ultimately I didn't find it very interesting to read about Bronnie Ware, and I would much rather have read a book about the regrets of the dying.
In short, this book is not what one would naturally expect from its title, and I personally did not find the contents of the book very worthwhile.
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Good, but I could have done with less soul-baring from the author
I found this book equally uplifting and exasperating.
Bronnie Ware makes very well her point that "in modern society, such little emphasis is put on spiritual and emotional... Read more
Bronnie Ware makes very well her point that "in modern society, such little emphasis is put on spiritual and emotional... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Bob Sherunkle
Stick to the shorter blog piece
You have probably read one of the many newspaper and magazine articles which have appeared regarding "The Top Five Regrets Of The Dying. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Mr. S. Fraser
What Bronnie writes about is important but....
............there is too much about Bronnie, and too little about her work with the dying. Yet if you stick with it she does have some little gems and there is no doubt that there... Read more
Published 14 days ago by S.J.Black
Uplifting and I learnt a lot about life from the dying.
My mother died when she was young and this left me thinking that life is short and this I must really make the most of it as I never know when mine might end and I don't want to... Read more
Published 15 days ago by OrganicGreen
Drags a bit
Having stumbled across Bronnie Ware's "Top Five Regrets of the Dying" blog post being posted on Twitter I thought that the expansion of the blog post into a book would make for an... Read more
Published 18 days ago by Carly
Regretting there isn't more about the said regrets
Having like everyone read the feature in some paper about 'the top 5 regrets of the dying' I was keen to know more and was happy to get the book from the Vine list. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Josephine Huys
touching final thoughts
"I wish I'd had more sex", said the poet.
Or perhaps, as John Lennon had it : "The point of life is to be happy. Read more
Or perhaps, as John Lennon had it : "The point of life is to be happy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. M. A. Reed
not what it sets out to be
I can see that this autobiography might appeal to many people searching for valid life changing realignments in their life, and that a carefully researched substantial series of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dr. M. Brennan
Thank you so much Bronnie :)
I recently bought this book by a complete fluke whilst perusing the selves of waterstones. I had just undergone a very difficult break-up with my partner and feeling very lonely... Read more
Published 2 months ago by angel emma
Life Changing !
Due to my business I am blessed to read many books a year, most have an impact, some more than others. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Knowledge is King
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