The book the Final Gifts was a compassionate and intimate novel, which provides insight into communicating with the terminally and their loved ones, while providing a clear perception of the dying process. Being a new nurse I personally haven’t had to deal with many patient’s who have passed away or haven't interacted with family member who have to say goodbye to loved ones. Truthfully, prior to reading this book, I feel like I would have felt just as helpless, speechless, and powerless as some families must feel. Death causes a whirlwind of emotions and leaves many people asking questions about the unknown, their own limitations and mortality. After reading this book, it helped me evaluate my own opinion of death instead of just trying to
