Centuries ago\, in the wake of the Black P lague\, a text was published offering advice to help the living prepare fo r a good death. Written during the late Middle Ages\, \;ars moriendi&m dash\;The Art of Dying&mdash\;made clear that to die well\, one first had to live well and described what practices best help us prepare. When L.S. Dugdale\, MD discovered this Medieval book\, it was a revelation. Inspired by its holistic approach to the final stage we must all one day face\, sh e draws from this forgotten work\, combining its wisdom with the knowledge she has gleaned from her long medical career. \;The Lost Art of Dying \;is a twenty-first century \;ars moriendi\, \;filled with mu ch-needed insight and thoughtful guidance that will change our perceptions . By recovering our sense of finitude\, confronting our fears\, accepting how our bodies age\, developing meaningful rituals\, and involving our com munities in end-of-life care\, we can discover what it means to both live and die well. \;
\nRegistration required\; the discussion will t ake place in the Media Area. \;
\nTo obtain a copy of the book\, place a hold through the library's website\, or obtain a downloadable audiobook or ebook via HooplaDigital.com. \;
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