One of America’s Most Prolific Authors on Hospice and Palliative Care
Dr. Robert W. Buckingham
Professor Emeritus of Public Health at the University of Michigan.
Author of 12 books, 7 dedicated to hospice care, translated into 7 languages, with over 100,000 copies sold worldwide.
A pioneer of the U.S. hospice movement since 1974, beginning with the development of Hospice of New Haven—the first hospice program in the United States—and later helping establish 81 hospice programs worldwide, including the first for children with AIDS in Thailand.
12 books written over five decades. 6 dedicated entirely to hospice and palliative care. Translated into 7 languages. Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide.
My books reflect a lifetime of listening to patients and families as they faced their final days. Each work carries lessons learned at the bedside of the dying—lessons about dignity, love, courage, and the meaning of life itself. Seven of these books are devoted entirely to hospice and palliative care, forming one of the most extensive collections on this subject authored by a single person in the United States. Together, these books have helped shape how professionals, families, and communities around the world understand end-of-life care.
The Hospice Legacy Book Collection
These six books chronicle the evolution of hospice care from its beginnings in the United States to its global expansion. They have been used by families, caregivers, and professionals across seven languages and five continents.
A Special Kind of Love: Care of the Dying Child
A Special Kind of Love: Care of the Dying Child
Other Books by Dr. Buckingham
Beyond hospice, Dr. Buckingham has written extensively on grief, loss, public health, and life’s difficult transitions. These works reflect his broader commitment to improving health and well-being across the lifespan.
Coping with Grief
Coping with Grief
