⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly acclaimed by readers

"A must-read for anyone intending to accompany a loved one through the end of life and anyone contemplating their end-of-life choices." — Helen Callanan, Leading End-of-Life Doula Educator, (Australia)

"Jede Seite und jedes Wort sind eine Botschaft der Liebe - Verantwortung und Dankbarkeit." — Waltraud Klasnic, langjährige Präsidentin des Dachverbands Hospiz Österreich, Graz (Austria)

"There are books that inform, and there are books that transform. This book does both... As a death doula, I will make this book required reading." — Candace, Death Doula, Melbourne (Australia)

"Truly in the top five of best books I’ve ever read on any topic. This book will help so many people." — Mary, Death Doula, Oregon (United States)

"Detailed first-hand accounts of VSED are still quite rare, which makes this book particularly valuable. What stands out most is the humanity of the book." — Alizoun, End-of-Life Doula & Educator, Devon (UK)

"A candid journey told with flowing gentleness, love, and compassion. Tender, honest, and deeply moving." — Rebecca, Registered Psychologist, Sydney (Australia)

"He is breaking the cultural taboo not to talk about death, the process of dying, and how a person wants to die. I highly recommend reading this book!" — Katrin, Psychologist, Frankfurt (Germany)

"I felt so peaceful reading it and learned a lot from your mum." — Beth, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Doctor, Sydney (Australia)

"This memoir will appeal to senior citizens, healthcare workers, the palliative care group, and booklovers alike." — Sara, 91, Medical Doctor, (India)

“Just brilliant. A deeply touching story that has blown and expanded my mind. This is going to change many people's experience.” - Sally, Newcastle, (Australia)

"A story of humanity, love, and humour, and of how we can make choices that ultimately lead to a peaceful passing of our loved ones. Highly recommended." — Pod, Don’t Let The Old Man In Podcast, Sydney (Australia)

"This book surprised me in the best possible way. A powerful reminder of how to truly live—I couldn’t put it down, it touched me deeply."— Sonja, Valencia (Spain)

"A poignant story of love and support... what could easily be a difficult road instead becomes another profound chapter of life." — Ann, Sydney (Australia)

“A wonderful read about a lovely family and brave choices! Relatable, honest, and remarkably beautiful... This book breaks the taboo of a chosen death and brings the reader right into the room."— Jennifer, Zürich (Switzerland)

“As a person who has lost both parents in medical settings, I have learned a lot from your journey and can only imagine how things may have been different."— Philippa, Sydney (Australia)

“Ein zutiefst ergreifendes Werk, das dem Thema Sterbebegleitung die Schwere nimmt und sie durch Liebe, Respekt und menschliche Nähe ersetzt. Eine uneingeschränkte Herzensempfehlung!“ - Sigrid, Maloja (Switzerland)

"It’s made me think about my parents, death, and living more deeply than I have in a long time. It brings us back to what’s important." — James, Sydney (Australia)

"An absorbing and moving memoir... At its heart it is a story of finding peace and acceptance in times of uncertainty, and of choosing a final path with grace, courage and intention." — Anne, Sydney (Australia)

Highly recommended. It may sound paradoxical, but this is a beautiful book... It's a topic that affects us all and offers comfort and hope.— Jackie, Zürich (Switzerland)

"Oliver’s book was so timely and significant to me in helping my own parents, who are doing their best to face their fears and concerns about their own demise." — Sharon, Gold Coast (Australia)

"Prior to learning of the book, I was not aware of VSED. It will educate you to the possibility of more choices for the ones we love." — Tim, Newcastle, (Australia)

"I feel braver today, due to her courageous choices." — Emma, Brisbane (Australia)

"I nearly didn’t come [to the presentation] because of the topic (bit scary)... but I left more confident in dealing with my own transition." — Rosalie, South Brisbane (Australia)

"Wow, your memoir is like watching a beautiful movie." — Lee, Brisbane (Australia)

"Initially I couldn’t put this book down, reading the first 200 pages in one sitting... It’s the most uplifting story about dignified dying." — James, Sydney (Australia)

"I was glued to every page... I never thought that a book on such a topic would interest me as it has."— Combined Reader Reviews (Australia)