The Courage to Laugh: Humor, Hope, and Healing in the Face of Death and Dying by

Description: The Courage to Laugh by Allen Klein Explains the natural importance of laughter, and shows readers how to face the end of life and the grieving process with dignity and compassion. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Life," said George Bernard Shaw, "does not cease to be funny when someone dies, any more than it ceases to be serious when someone laughs." With heartening and amusing examples from a world in which many think there is no laughter, Allen Klein augments the truth of Shaws insightfulness. Illustrating the inherent importance of the ability to laugh, Klein gives readers the power to face the end of life with dignity and compassion.Based on the authors years of giving speeches and leading workshops for patients and their caregivers and families, The Courage to Laugh will be the first book to:* show how patients use humor to cope when life is threatened* offer hope and encouragement to readers dealing with loss* give readers permission to laugh when they feel like crying* explain how popular culture can ease death-related fears* provide uplifting quotes and jokesWith poignant wisdom from children, parents, doctors, and nurses, combined with the spirited writing of the author, The Courage to Laugh is a lifesaving tool for everyone experiencing a serious illness and for the people who care for them. Author Biography Allen Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and author. He lives in San Francisco. Details ISBN0874779294 Author Allen Klein Short Title COURAGE TO LAUGH Language English ISBN-10 0874779294 ISBN-13 9780874779295 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 291.442 Year 1998 Subtitle Humor, Hope, and Healing in the Face of Death and Dying Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Imprint Tarcher/Putnam,US Place of Publication New York DOI 10.1604/9780874779295 AU Release Date 1998-08-24 NZ Release Date 1998-08-24 US Release Date 1998-08-24 UK Release Date 1998-08-24 Pages 240 Publisher Tarcher/Putnam,US Publication Date 1998-08-24 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9662258;

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