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“Veronika Decides to Die” by Paulo Coelho
A young woman’s failed attempt to die leads to a journey to discover the importance of living life to the fullest
As a fan of Paulo Coelho’s much-celebrated and classic book, The Alchemist, I stumbled upon Veronika Decides to Die at a local used bookstore and was intrigued by the topic of the book and the major questions it asks about … Continue reading
What Forms of Support Exist for Children Facing End of Life? An Interview with Angie Carmignani
Angie Carmignani of The Taylor Family Foundation helps children at the end of their lives and their families with various forms of support
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Angie Carmignani, Executive Director of The Taylor Family Foundation, an organization striving to enhance the quality of life for children facing disabilities and life-threatening illnesses as well as providing support for those at the end of … Continue reading
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Is There a Disparity at the End of Life?
The Ongoing Controversy Facing Hospice Care: For Profit vs. Non-Profit
In the midst of our nation’s perpetual health care debate, one small corner of the industry should not be overlooked, and in its way, exemplifies many of the same arguments: the balance between a person’s basic human rights and costly … Continue reading
