Love Notes to Grievers by Angela Morris offers solace to those dealing with loss, reflecting on grief's depth and beauty. Morris shares how writing about death helps her stay present and connected to others.

Barbara Karnes, a hospice pioneer, wrote about end-of-life care to help families understand the dying process. Her work focuses on simplifying death-related conversations and honoring its sacredness.

Dying Prepared features Francesca Arnoldy, a community doula and death literacy educator, sharing insights on navigating mortality, preparing for death, and the importance of compassion and human connection.

Joanne Jacobson’s Every Last Breath: A Memoir of Two Illnesses explores her journey through chronic illness and witnessing her mother’s end-of-life process. Her memoir reflects on the proximity of death, transformation, and resilience.

Dr. Sunita Puri’s That Good Night explores palliative care, highlighting the intersection of medicine and spirituality. She invites readers to view death as a gift that compels us to create meaning in life, emphasizing that true happiness lies in detachment from the material world.

Dr. Bill Thomas, a geriatrician and visionary behind the Eden Alternative, emphasizes living in the present moment and taking action now. His work is deeply influenced by his daughters’ neurological disabilities, and he advocates for redesigning environments to promote independent living. His book Tribes of Eden explores the concept of interconnectedness and the meaning of life, blending personal experience and professional expertise.

Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying Well, found her path to end-of-life advocacy after her father's stroke, highlighting the failures of the medical system. Her exit plan is to be surrounded by stars, and she wishes for joy and acceptance in life and death.

Dr. Mario Garrett, gerontologist and author, advocates for celebrating aging and nurturing relationships. He values solitude, prefers a proactive exit, and would return as a tree to witness time's passage.

In Creating Positive Passings, Suzanne O'Brien shares her deep connection to end-of-life care, emphasizing unconditional love and the release of self-judgment. Her work highlights the importance of spiritual awareness in the dying process.

Ashton Applewhite, in This Chair Rocks, advocates for an empowered view of aging, urging us to confront and embrace the aging process without fear. She highlights moments of happiness, defies ageism, and supports psychedelic hospice for a peaceful end.

Michael Hebb, founder of the Death Over Dinner movement, encourages self-compassion and nurturing community connections as key to healing and a peaceful end. His exit plan involves a meaningful, intimate gathering before passing, ideally surrounded by loved ones, with music filling the air.

Brian Rea, author of Death Wins A Goldfish, reflects on the importance of being present in life's fleeting moments. His exit plan includes having his ashes spread over a wave, with a fitting obituary in The New York Times.

Susan Ducharme Hoben, author of Dying Well…Our Journey of Love and Loss, emphasizes the importance of celebrating life and planning for a well-prepared death. Her book offers a personal account of navigating mortality with gratitude, love, and deliberate decisions, aiming to inspire others to live fully and plan thoughtfully for their end-of-life journey.