This book has been written to help anyone who is dying. Drawing on years of practical experience as counselors in the field, Sue Wood and Peter Fox discuss what they and others have found happening in the terminal stages of illness - what the dying person can expect, what others have found important to do - and generally how to respond positively and practically to what one is likely to meet on this unfamiliar and perhaps hard journey.This book is also for those who are caring for someone who is dying, both the lay person and the professionals, and friends and family. It gives the advice that will help all to deal with the difficulties and distress in this challenging time to enhance the dignity and comfort of all those concerned. It addresses spiritual concerns in a generalized way, not specific to any belief system so that the reader can hopefully find some positive consolation in addition to the practical concerns.