Why read A Beginner's Guide to Dying?

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'Funny and touching' Sunday Times

'Extraordinary' Observer
'Full of both wisdom and humour' Julia Samuel
'Funny, moving, brave' Jeremy Bowen
'I had the privilege to conduct Simon's last broadcast interview - knowing his wise words on the page could live on afterwards' Emma Barnett…

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Stuart Ritchie

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Diagnosed with incurable cancer, this book was written by Simon Boas both as a testament to having a good death, a term I use in my book, but to also live well with the knowledge that the end of your natural life will be coming soon.

Simon was well-traveled and involved with the delivery of overseas humanitarian aid. He brings wisdom, humor, and compassion to show, without self-pity, that we can all enjoy life even in the knowledge that we will soon pass away. Simon’s book was published shortly after he died.

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