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We all know we are going to die, but few of us really believe it. We avoid thinking about death because of fear of what we may encounter. As a result, too many Americans spend the end of their lives with unnecessary suffering. In my book, Relax, It’s Only Life and Death, I argue that if we honestly face our mortality, we will make wiser decisions, die with less distress, and live the remainder of our lives, whether days or decades, more fully and with less anxiety. In this optimistic volume, I illuminate the foreign world of pain, fear, advance directives, and hospice. Using poignant narratives and guided exercise, I challenge the reader to experience and explore their values, dreads, and emotions, and to incorporate those into making more authentic choices for their own lives.