Today is a Good Day to Die

Today is a Good Day to Die – Lorna St. Aubyn

This timely book about conscious dying takes the fear 1 out of death. It brings inspiration to a taboo subject. This is clearly the way we shall be regarding death in the next century — as a transition to another kind of existence. The bereaved will be able to consider what is best for the loved one who is dying, rather than being identified with their own grief.

The physical body is only the vehicle for the soul which exists before and after this lifetime. Once we are able to recognise that we all have awareness beyond the body, life becomes so much more meaningful and exciting.

The author explores the large body of anecdotal evidence of the ‘Near Death Experience’, and shows convincingly what a difference is made to the peace of mind of the bereaved, and to the spiritual awareness of the dying if they are more aware of what lies ahead. The state of mind at death is crucial to how one copes with the next stage. Our death is a summing up of our life.

The book covers the subjects of AIDS, life-threatening illness, suicide, organ transplants, euthanasia, children dying, cataclysms, murder, the death of animals, hospices, funerals, and above all, of how to prepare for death and how to cope with bereavement.

It is addressed to a popular audience, but will also be a useful reference for all who work with the dying and the bereaved. It is the second title in Gateway’s Nutshell series. Lorna St. Aubyn also wrote The New Age in a Nutshell. She founded and runs the Le Plan healing and growth centre in Provence.