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Category Archives: Lending Insight
“With the End in Mind” by Kathryn Mannix
A doctor's collection of end-of-life stories manifests the gift of palliative care
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” has been a perennial New York Times bestseller for the past 25 years, educating parents-to-be about pregnancy and birth. But no widely read book has yet to prepare us for what to expect when … Continue reading
“Departing: Death and the Art of Dying” by Miko Nincic
The documentary is a primer for anyone interested in the topics of death and dying
Anyone who follows us at SevenPonds knows that ideas, conversations and beliefs about death and dying are multi-faceted. There’s so much to discuss regarding the wide range of topics. Sometimes it helps to have a primer for most of those … Continue reading
“No Happy Endings” by Nora McInerny
A memoir about building a new life while grieving the old
Nora McInerny’s “No Happy Endings” reflects on the complexity of finding love after loss and creating a second chapter after tragedy strikes and forcibly ends the first. In 2017, McInerny published a memoir called “It’s Okay To Laugh: (Crying Is … Continue reading
“Living While Dying” by Cathy Zheutlin
An independent filmmaker explores the end of life
The point of Cathy Zheutlin’s poignant documentary, “Living While Dying”, is best expressed by the quote which opens the film: “The art of living well and dying well are one.” Zheutlin, a filmmaker who has reached the sixth decade of … Continue reading
“Rumi: Tales of The Spirit, A Journey to Healing the Heart” by Kamla K. Kapur
A dynamic book of Rumi's untold stories paired with insightful commentary by the author
Before reading Kamla K. Kapur’s book, “Rumi: Tales of the Spirit, A Journey to Healing the Heart,” I had only been familiar with Rumi’s poems, and for good reason. Rumi (1207-1273) is best known for his work as a 13th-century … Continue reading
“Alzheimer’s, Widowed Stepmothers & Estate Crimes” by Michael Hackard, Esq.
An estate litigation expert shares his experiences and expertise
Michael Hackard is a California-based attorney who specializes in estates and trusts litigation. About one year ago, we reviewed his first book, “Wolf at the Door,” an eye-opening and sometimes heartbreaking account of the way America’s elderly are subjected to … Continue reading
