by Rashani Rea & Kathy Douglas
Those who companion suffering daily, such as hospice nurses and volunteers, will surely appreciate this beautiful work. With 62 original art collages by Rashani Réa, five beautiful chapters by Kathy Douglas, and a foreword by Jean Watson, this exquisite book is a peaceful refuge for contemplation, inquiry, reflection and inspiration for those who traverse the joys and sorrows of nursing.
Kathy Douglas, RN, MPH-HA is a nationally recognized nurse leader, filmmaker and entrepreneur.
Rashani Réa is a prolific artist and musician, a creatrice of sanctuaries and a respected spiritual mentor.
“This is a beloved book and beyond a book. It is an evocative, poetic, ecstatic, and inspirited sacred, experiential calling. A calling to you--YES, YOU.”
— Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Living Legend (AAN)
“Those who companion suffering daily need to turn inward to metabolize what they have witnessed. This exquisite book, filled with beautiful images and poetic wise words, is the inspiration and support needed to grow a wise heart.”
— Frank Ostaseski, founder and director of the Metta Institute and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully
“In this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book should be considered a tribute to the tremendous courage being displayed by nurses around the world. There is much wisdom conveyed throughout by those who have been there serving others with such grace.”
— Greg Schneider President, HVA, co-author of The Changing Face of Hospice Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care
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I encourage everybody to watch this documentary. We were lucky enough to have Edgar Barens in town at Creighton University and he spoke along with a panel after the viewing and answered questions. He is certainly passionate about his work. He said he is going on a tour - 50 prisons in 100 days promoting prison hospices and plans to blog about it. Keep checking his website for updated information. He said there are 1200 penitentiaries in the country and only 70 have hospice programs. A lot of work yet to be done!
Newsweek wrote an article about the documentary, which aired yesterday. Here is the link:
http://www.newsweek.com/hbo-documentary-prison-terminal-shows-human...
Many thanks to HCF Member Edgar Barens for his Oscar nominated prison hospice documentary that aired yesterday on HBO Documentary Channel.
Congratulations on such a great contribution to hospice community. It is with deep gratitude that I thank those who served Jack, those that created the hospice rooms and you and your crew for allowing Jack to die with such dignity and grace. Such acts of kindness by humanity are treasured by us all.
Newsweek Review can be found at:
http://www.newsweek.com/hbo-documentary-prison-terminal-shows-human...
Greg Schneider
HVA Founder & President
Happy endings,
Frances