Why read Departing in Peace?

Book cover of Departing in Peace: Biblical Decision-Making at the End of Life

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With the dramatic advance of medical technology, it is increasingly likely that Christians will be asked to decide whether to discontinue life-sustaining medical treatment for aged or very young family members―and possibly other loved ones involved in accidents. Christians also ought to consider what instructions to leave regarding their own…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Departing in Peace as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage

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My most reached-for resource on “medicalized dying.” As a life and legacy coach, I field many questions from people about “medicalized dying”—should we continue chemo when the doctors say he has four months, how do we decide whether to allow a ventilator at the end of life, etc?

Davis, a philosophy professor who sits on an ethics board at a hospital, showed me how to think through these questions biblically. I love recommending this book to others who have difficult decisions to make or who want to consider these questions in advance of a crisis.

From Elizabeth's list on The best Christian books about Heaven, aging graciously, caregiving, and preparing practically for the end of life.