this is a fascinating book about a topic that i really wanted to know more about, but i just can't get through it right now. not in a place where i can endure so much sadness. all love to the author for the amazing work. hopefully can pick it up again soon, but DNF for now❤️

This book is fascinating, heart-wrenching and extremely well written. While this is a polarizing issue, I appreciate this doctor's take on her practice, what it means to assist in someone's passing and the ability of the patient's right to choose.

This book takes place in Canada. Their law is considerably different than those in the US. I live in Oregon, one of the first states to offer "death with dignity" as it is referred to in healthcare circles and the process here is much more complex and considerably more difficult than the procedure Dr. Green discusses in Canada. It is even a polarizing issue in Oregon, despite it being legal since 1997. There are providers here who refuse any involvement, even being a consulting physician does not feel comfortable, as is their right.

This book will likely anger some and encourage others. In the US we have the patient's bill of rights in the hospital but choosing to die when they are suffering, truly suffering, is not one of the rights. You may disagree with Dr. Green and her work. However, reading these patients' stories as she helps them die and the dignity in having their choices about when, where and who will be present, should touch even the hardest set against the right to die movement.

These are not people who are suicidal. There are strict criteria patients must meet, both in the US and in Canada, though Canada's law is more liberal. And the patient has the final say. Literally, right before they are given the medications.

This is an insightful eyewitness account of an extremely controversial procedure. Healthcare providers will appreciate Dr. Green's candidness about her experiences and navigating the new law. This was a beautiful story, though I got teary several times.

This is a serious book and a serious topic. The author Stefanie Green is a Canadian doctor that, explains her decisions and journey down this road of assisting terminally people the option to die on their terms. She takes this job seriously and with great compassion. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in this subject.

An incredibly important and relevant book. As a medical student interested in pursuing a career in palliative care I was so happy to hear about this book's publication and even happier to get an advanced copy of the book. It was great to have a book written about assisted suicide by someone working in the field, not just a journalist looking for an immersive story.