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by heidifromoz , Nov 06 '06
Pros: Well laid-out, clear, practical; subject matter treated with compassion and sensitivity. Clarifies legal aspects. Cons: Readers will find it necessarily depressing.
Intro Euthanasia is an emotive and deeply divisive issue, with no middle ground likely to satisfy the polarised groups. Derek Humphrys Final Exit, which first appeared in 1991, received a mixed reaction from the public because of its ...
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by reverendbeahm , Dec 21 '00
Pros: Insightful, well-researched, intelligent, helpful Cons: (none)
Author Derek Humphry writes in the introduction that FINAL EXIT is, “aimed at helping the public and health professional achieve death with dignity for those who desire to plan for it.” This book serves as an excellent handbook for suicidal people,...
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by blson68 , Dec 12 '00
Pros: well balanced advice on living or dying with a terminal illness Cons: none
Final Exit is a book about how to terminate your life in the event of prolonged pain and suffering due to physical illness.
I think this book was long overdue. Medicine has found ways to keep many people alive with chronic or terminal...
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by mom2twinz , Feb 06 '00
Pros: None Cons: I am concerned that this book attempts to facilitate and "normalize" suicide
I first want to say that this is no way a reflection on the review of this book, or the person who reviewed it. I have the utmost respect for her. This is merely an objection to much of the content of the book that is described in the review.
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by Kidnykid , Feb 07 '00
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Derek Humphry was prompted to write this book, I feel, because so many people out there in the real world want to stop feeling pain.
Folks, the solution is not to kill yourself. The solution is better pain control. Whether your pain is...
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