How to Cope With a Fatal Illness: The Rational Management of Death and Dying

Ellis, Albert; Abrams, Michael

ISBN 10: 1569800057 / ISBN 13: 9781569800058

Published by UNKNO, 1994

About this Item

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing.

Seller Inventory # BSM.19YRE

Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Cope With a Fatal Illness: The Rational Management of Death and Dying
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1569800057
• ISBN 13: 9781569800058
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Famed psychotherapist Albert Ellis, & psychologist Michael Abrams show how the dying person can stave off depression & seize what opportunities for enjoyment are still available. Even when terminal cancer, AIDS, or other death-dealing afflictions strike, people have choices & they can learn how to cope, & to enjoy their remaining days. Shows how to deal with guilt & anger & put an end to hysteria. Reveals how friends & loved ones who panic over impending death may harmfully influence the one they grieve for, to impose needless suffering, & may foster terror & withdrawal from healthy involvements. Their heartwarming stories of successful coping by the celebrated & the obscure offer the reader comfort & aid at a time when both are sorely needed.