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The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing

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The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

Written by: Bronnie Ware
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After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with meaning. Despite having no formal qualifications or experience, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to the needs of those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote a blog post about the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed to her. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million people worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, she now shares her personal story. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, Bronnie developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if they make conscious choices, to die with peace of mind. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing is a delightful memoir and a courageous, life-changing audiobook that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.©2012 Bronnie Ware (P)2017 Bolinda Publishing Grief & Loss New Thought Personal Success
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What the critics say

'Heart-rending.' (The Sunday Times)
'It's not hard to see why it has resonated so strongly with so many, why people post it on their Facebook pages, email it to loved ones and talk about it with friends.' (The Sydney Morning Herald)
'Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives, and how we might learn from their wisdom.' (The Guardian)

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Deeply revealing

My mother was dying when I started this audiobook. It helped me understand grief and accept the final outcome which occurred two weeks later. I am impressed by the author’s voice both spoken and intuitive. Her voice was so calming and gentle that it couldn’t have been read better. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand life and the significance of death.

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Smiling and knowing .

Bronnie Ware , what a wonderful experience listening and absorbing your words of self help.Thank you , smiling always

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What a beautiful book

I absolutely adored this book, I will refer back to it for the rest of my life. Bronnies’ voice is so soothing to listen to. This book was an absolute pleasure to listen to and really puts everything into perspective for me. I believe it came into my life at the right time. Now off I go, smiling and knowing. Thank you.

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great book

Her personal reflections about her life and those she worked with.
Because of her struggles with deep pain and depression I found it easier it listen to this book with another uplifting book.
fabulous writing!

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This book helped me find happiness.

It was suggested by my counsellor after my miscarriage to read this book as I needed to find happiness. I could relate to this book as being a nurse I have worked in palliative care. This book taught me I need to throw away the picture I had in my mind of how my life should be and just embrace the life I do have. This book helped me come out of a very dark place after my miscarriage.

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lovely

A beautiful story filled with wonderfully wise words from people who've lived, learned and let go. I found it very inspiring and enjoyed listening to the kind, warm voice of the author.

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It was good

I enjoyed it, but maybe it was the tone of it which was understandably sad for the most part. I go through most audio books pretty quick, but this one took quite some time. Maybe a different narrator other than the author?

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Dissapointing

Over the years I had heard so many good things about this book but after listening to it it completely ruined it. the narrating was horrific. The content and stories offered some entertainment but mostly left me feeling sad and uninspired.

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The voice is sooo boring!

I have heard several books and so far, this is the worst narrated one. As soon as I play I start yawning because the voice is so plain, so slow, too calm. Is really hard to keep the pace.

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