The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments – THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Aug 2023 · Random House
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‘Refreshingly forthright’ New York Times | ‘Extraordinary’ Laura Lynne Jackson | ‘Beautifully written’ Katy Butler | ‘Tender and transformative’ Christie Tate | ‘Meaningful and sublime’ Theresa Brown
What can life’s final moments teach us about living well today?
In this bestselling memoir, palliative care nurse Hadley Vlahos recounts the unforgettable tales of the hospice patients whose journeys of self-discovery inspired her sense of purpose and hope. From the elderly man seeing visions of his late daughter, to the young patient lamenting the time wasted fearing judgment, to the woman whose unwavering belief in her faith was shaken up by the prospect of dying.
Each story teaches us to embrace life’s fleeting nature, and raises vital questions: How do we make peace with the end? How can we honour our late loved ones? And, above all, how can we make each day count?
Compassionate and thought-provoking, The In-Between is a celebration of life’s great unknowns, and a comfort as we navigate what comes next.
‘Heartfelt, gentle ... refreshingly forthright’ New York Times
‘Beautifully written ... contains profound wisdom.’ Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying Well
‘Transformative ... makes dying feel like a peaceful, dynamic, and nourishing event.’ Christie Tate, author of Group
‘Offers gentle encouragement for all those who live under life’s running clock and for those who love them.’ Kirkus Reviews
What can life’s final moments teach us about living well today?
In this bestselling memoir, palliative care nurse Hadley Vlahos recounts the unforgettable tales of the hospice patients whose journeys of self-discovery inspired her sense of purpose and hope. From the elderly man seeing visions of his late daughter, to the young patient lamenting the time wasted fearing judgment, to the woman whose unwavering belief in her faith was shaken up by the prospect of dying.
Each story teaches us to embrace life’s fleeting nature, and raises vital questions: How do we make peace with the end? How can we honour our late loved ones? And, above all, how can we make each day count?
Compassionate and thought-provoking, The In-Between is a celebration of life’s great unknowns, and a comfort as we navigate what comes next.
‘Heartfelt, gentle ... refreshingly forthright’ New York Times
‘Beautifully written ... contains profound wisdom.’ Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying Well
‘Transformative ... makes dying feel like a peaceful, dynamic, and nourishing event.’ Christie Tate, author of Group
‘Offers gentle encouragement for all those who live under life’s running clock and for those who love them.’ Kirkus Reviews
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4.7
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Dayene van der Greft-Stap
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December 30, 2023
I loved this book. And I can assure you that there really is an in between. It was emotional and beautiful to read all the stories and to see how people pass the Rainbow Bridge in an acceptable and comfortable way. Supported by a professional who thankfully still knows what caring for people and comforting them really means. Thank you for this overwhelmingly fantastic book that honours the person's for whom they were and not the number most people are today in healthcare. I really hope I can read more from this author. Thank you Hadley
Louise Macmaster
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March 19, 2024
Having lost my Mum to cancer and always wondering if I would ever see her again, I realise after reading this beautifully written book that I may just have a chance. Thank you so much Hadley...
Jade Matthews
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October 6, 2024
so beautiful and moving. you felt like you really were on the journey yourself, had me smiling and crying. I really hope Hadley brings out a new one.
About the author
Hadley Vlahos, RN, is a hospice registered nurse, mother and wife. Vlahos started her career as a registered nurse at twenty-two. As a hospice nurse, she now visits people at their home while also educating and sharing stories about hospice care on social media, where she has more than a million followers.
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