- Paperback: 212 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (18 April 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 059531662X
- ISBN-13: 978-0595316625
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 730,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When a loved one dies, how do we respond? And if we have encountered death up close, can we in turn assist others who are facing end of life issues? When Autumn Comes explores death from the perspective of a hospice volunteer, recounting stories based on experiences with patients, friends and family members, as they each approach dying on their own terms. Ultimately we will all lose someone close to us. This insightful and tender book not only provides a foundation for those interested in pursuing hospice volunteer work, but for anyone seeking greater understanding and compassion in caring for the dying.
About the Author
Ms. Bennett received her hospice volunteer training in 1994 and is committed to promoting awareness and understanding about hospice and issues pertaining to death and dying. Raised in New York City, she graduated Cum Laude from Syracuse University and now resides in Montana with her husband and two young children.
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Format:Paperback
This book is a great help if your looking at volunteering or working within the Hospice sector. I bought this book after losing my mother and felt i needed to give something back to the hospice in which my mum was signed up to. It gives you some great insights into hospice care, and how patients and carers feel. It has helped me understand the roles of a volunteer and the difference you can make to the patients and how you can too reap the benefits of doing such caring, unselfish work. Definately a good buy for me and well worth the money
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Autumn Came
2 Mar 2005
Format:Paperback
I found "When Autumn Comes" to be very inspiring as well as comforting reading at the time my father was passing on. I think more than anything it helped me to recognize my own agenda vs. my father's real needs and state of mind. This book helped me to not be so afraid of death and instead to support my father and actually encourage him in this process by my mindful presence. I will never forget this rich experience of being at his side until the moment when he took his final breath. It was an honor, a joy and a privilege and I am so grateful to have had this guidebook for support to enhance my spiritual understanding of the death process.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A Powerful Book
24 Feb 2005
Format:Paperback
The stories Ms. Bennett tells in When Autumn Comes have the power to penetrate deeply into relationship spaces most of us are unwilling to go without a guide. She has learned the sacred art of listening, and challenges me to ask this burning question everywhere I go these days, "How can I help?"
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Hospice Care
18 Feb 2005
Format:Paperback
When Autumn Comes provides valuable insight into the profoundly compassionate work of a hospice volunteer. Bennett's heartfelt stories of companionship with the dying will touch and inspire all who open their hearts to her message. A well-written and moving book.
Cheryl MacDonald, Compassionate Care Facilitator for Faith Community
Cheryl MacDonald, Compassionate Care Facilitator for Faith Community
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