- Overview
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- Book Intro
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Essay on Life’s Last Task: Well-Dying. This book discusses (1) the experience of and preparation for death, (2) life in old age and minimal treatment, (3) case studies of those who remain behind, and (4) the mourning process. Drawing from her own experience of dealing with life and death, the author describes what a good death is and how we can prepare for it. The author renders her personal experience in terms of family anecdotes from the perspective of those approaching death (senior parents) and those who remain behind (grown-up children). The author embraces death as part of the aging process, and offers unreserved advice on life after 65. This book describes types of death and ways to prepare for the last eight years of your life before “well-dying.” Information on senior treatment and care, such as nursing homes and hospice, are also included.
- About the Author
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Ki-Sook Lee
Lee was born in Busan in 1950. She retired from her position as professor of family and elderly welfare at Silla University, and is currently the president of Dying Matters, Korea. Lee delivers lectures, conducts research related to death, and promotes do not resuscitate documents. She is also an active member of several civic and female activist organizations such as Busan Feminism Education Foundation and Women’s Rights Support Center. She is the author and co-author of 30 books, including , and .
