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What Do I Say?: Talking and Praying with Someone Who Is Dying Paperback – November 11, 2014

by Margrit Anna Banta (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 89 ratings
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Talking with those who are dying can be difficult even in the best of circumstances. There is a need for guiding family members of the terminally ill, as well as friends, caregivers, and even those more experienced in talking with the dying—clergy, pastoral ministers, hospice workers, and medical personnel—in understanding the best ways this can be done. What Do I Say? provides that guidance. It comes from the heart of author Margrit Anna Banta who, in her work as a pastoral minister with the dying and terminally ill, noted the lack of an accessible resource for family and friends caring for a loved one that can help them in their conversations with the dying person.

What Do I Say? covers both practical matters and spiritual and emotional topics, always mindful of the fact that many people in their final days are not able to talk about or express what they are going through. It touches on areas that should be addressed before someone dies, such as a will, DNR orders, funeral planning, and other topics, and gives suggestions for what to do if someone is non-communicative or unconscious. The last chapter includes prayers to say when family and friends visit with their loved one.

This is not a comprehensive end-of-life planning or medical guide, but a brief overview of how to communicate with someone who is dying. Above all, the book stresses that conveying a sense of loving presence and a willingness to listen are usually what is most needed.
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    64 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Franciscan Media
  4. Publication date
    November 11, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    5.13 x 0.44 x 7.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1616368047
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1616368043
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Margrit Anna Banta leads a grief support group at Holy Trinity Parish in Norfolk, Virginia. She holds a master's degree in religious education from the Catholic University of America. Among her published works are the student and teacher’s manuals for the “I Call You Friends” series (grades 7-12), Parish Reconciliation Services, Reconciliation Services Through the Church Year, and Words of Comfort As You Grieve.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franciscan Media (November 11, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1616368047
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1616368043
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.72 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.13 x 0.44 x 7.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 89 ratings

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B Padilla
5.0 out of 5 stars Guidance for terminally I’ll
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I needed some guidance in how to be of service to a family member with cancer. I feel better after reading this book.
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For Such a Time a This
5.0 out of 5 stars Meaningful and Important for End of Life
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
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Having recently lost my dear friend to cancer, I can only say this book was invaluable as she came closer to leaving us. So much so that I purchased one for the family as well.
Tenderly written, medically accurate and full of stories that touch the heart and help with the preparation toward meaningful goodbyes.
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brenda jones
5.0 out of 5 stars Comforting and peacefulness effect
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Very easy reading and comforting. Addressed a lot questions one may have. This book has a peacefulness effect. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone that has the gift of spending the final days with a love one.
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Janet Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice quick read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
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I liked the short chapters. The information was very helpful in my search for how to be helpful for my terminally ill 45 year old cousin and her family. The information was very easy to comprehend and will hopefully be easy to apply.
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Judith A Berg
3.0 out of 5 stars Good...not great
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2019
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Too specific. Not relatable or transferable to personal situations.
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Marisjo34
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical advice for those attending the dying
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
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All of the dying person’s needs are addressed simply and completely. Dying as a natural spiritual transition is embraced. Well done!
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Debra L. Morwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and easy to read
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2017
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Excellent, easy to read book if you have/know someone at end of life.
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