Dying: What You Need to Know—Before You Go fearlessly takes a fresh and pragmatic look at death through scientific, medical, and legal aspects applicable to everyone, regardless of their religious, spiritual, or philosophical beliefs about death. With this easy-to-understand guide, you will discover: Why people don’t like to think about their own eventual death—and how to overcome it. Simple factors that influence (and increase) how much control you truly have over your physical fate (hint: more than you think). Fast, easy, and inexpensive ways to prepare your estate—whether you’re a billionaire or just barely scraping by. The heartbreaking, time-consuming, and expensive consequences for your family if you don’t plan in advance for your death. An in-depth exploration of the most common ways to die—and how it feels while it happens. Statistics that predict your most likely cause of death. What happens to your body as you die—and after death. Specific steps your survivors need to take immediately after your death. Common misconceptions about grief—and the key to getting over it. Checklists and lots of free resources to help you do what’s necessary now—quickly and easily. This book confidently guides you through what happens before, during, and after death, helps remove fear of the unknown, and completely prepares you and your loved ones for when the time ultimately arrives.

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