Barbara Harris Whitfield shares her near-death experiences and the stories of individuals who, assisted by her loving help, left this life with dignity. These accounts will inspire readers, allow them to accept death more easily, and reveal the connection to the Spirit that embraces and guides us as we die. Whitfield tells how terminal patients can be fully present, even in their deepest pain, so they can spread kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. 200 pp. 30, 000 print.