Publisher's Synopsis
The End of Days: An Intimate Death traces the journey of a rural family as the father lies dying. This true account evokes compassion and empathy, dotted with amusement and a calm acceptance of life's inevitable end. In this poignant, moment-to-moment account of dying are sprinkled rich, touching and sometimes amusing memories, creating a truly intimate record of holding space as a loved one passes. Heartfelt--but raw--this collection is a delicate, honest tribute not just to the father, but the life of the entire family, creating a rural epic, true to the roots from which it sprang.