One of America’s Most Prolific Authors on Hospice and Palliative Care

12 books written over five decades.
7 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.

First American Hospice
First American Hospice​

1978​

The story of the nation’s first hospice program, Hospice of New Haven, and the movement it inspired.

2. A Special Kind of Love: Care of the Dying Child
A Special Kind of Love: Care of the Dying Child​

1983

A groundbreaking guide to pediatric hospice care, foreword by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. (50,000+ copies sold, 7 languages.

The Complete Hospice Guide​

1983​

A practical resource for families and caregivers navigating end-of-life decisions.

Care of the Dying Child
(1st & 2nd Editions)​

1984, 1989​

Expanded insights for those helping children and families through the dying process.

The Complete Guide to Home Health Care​

1984

A comprehensive resource for families and caregivers providing care at home, covering medical, emotional, and practical aspects of supporting loved ones outside institutional settings.

Coping with Grief​

1991​

A straightforward guide to understanding grief and loss, offering practical strategies for coping while honoring the deeply personal nature of mourning.

Among Friends: Hospice Care for the Person with AIDS​

1992​

A compassionate guide developed during the early AIDS epidemic.

When Living Alone Means Living at Risk​

1994

An examination of the health and safety challenges faced by individuals living alone, with guidance for families, professionals, and policymakers concerned with prevention and support.

The Hospice Care Handbook​

1996​, 2010

A handbook for families and professionals seeking clarity and comfort in hospice care.

I’m Pregnant, Now What Do I Do?​

1997​

A practical, reassuring guide for expectant parents, addressing medical, emotional, and everyday questions from early pregnancy through preparation for birth.

Primer of International Health​

2001

An accessible introduction to global public health, examining health systems, policy, and inequalities shaping health outcomes across nations and cultures.

Understanding Loss and Grief for Women​

2017

A compassionate exploration of how women experience grief, drawing on clinical insight, lived stories, and practical guidance for navigating loss across the lifespan.

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