The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments

The In-Between is a bestselling memoir by palliative care nurse Hadley Vlahos that teaches us to embrace life's fleeting nature and honor our late loved ones. It is a celebration of life's great unknowns and a comfort as we navigate what comes next.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2025
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

‘Heartfelt, gentle…refreshingly forthright New York Times What can lifes 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 lifes 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 lifes great unknowns,and a comfort as we navigate what comes next. ‘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 ‘Gentle encouragement for all those who live under lifes running clock and for those who love them. Kirkus Reviews
Hadley Vlahos, a palliative care nurse, shares the inspiring stories of hospice patients in her bestselling memoir, "The In-Between." These tales of self-discovery offer valuable lessons on embracing the fleeting nature of life and finding purpose and hope. From the elderly man who sees visions of his late daughter to the young patient who regrets wasting time, each story raises important questions about making peace with the end, honoring loved ones, and making every day count. The memoir is praised for its compassionate and thought-provoking content, with reviewers describing it as beautifully written and containing profound wisdom. It is a celebration of life's great unknowns and a source of comfort for those navigating the unknown.

Weight: 196g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529927856