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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

By: Bronnie Ware
Narrated 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 Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality Heartfelt Inspiring

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Critic reviews

'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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I found this book so enlightening. To get to the point when you know life is coming to an end, and know your regrets makes you start to evaluate your own choices. Be good to yourself, know and smile x

Making sense of life

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This book is more of a story, where the author is trying to make sense of her life as an end of life caretaker. Almost all the characters in the book are absurdly wealthy and I don’t think their experience is broadly applicable. I was expecting a more analytical approach to the subject.

Very wishy washy

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it's emotional, it's sad, but it's a book that can change your life if you are in the wrong place.

a must read

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What a fantastic book, such an important message, beautifully written and narrated, I love it!

Lifechanging

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Top 5 really resonated and gave me food for thought. The last few chapters coukd gave been edited down but I enjoyed the book and would recommend.

Really Resonated

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I almost didn’t get this book because of some odd chap giving it a 1 star review. What an awesome book with loads to learn from people’s decades of mistakes.

As a bible-believing Christian, I had always wondered how non-Christians dealt with the difficulties & extreme pressures of life. Through this book I was able to observe parallels between Christian beliefs & some Eastern ideas expressed. The major difference was her giving thanks or expecting ‘blessings’ from the ‘Universe or Nature’ while Christians do same but to God the creator. Other similarities are, meditation, yoga class (church 😀), journaling, fasting, praying (which is also part of the Christian faith). I like that she wasn’t pushing any of the self-discovery practice in this book, but simply talking about her own personal experience.

All in all, a great read with notes taken. Worth re-listening at least once a year.

Remarkable Self-discovery journey

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I really enjoyed this audiobook and have just ordered the paperback as I kept wanting to pause the book and make notes! There is nothing especially surprising but a very well written reminder to take time to think about what is important and ensure that you are living a life true to yourself.

Moving

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You won’t regret listening to this! A few hours I won’t get back BUT some wisdom learnt!

Worth a read/ listen!

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Beautifully written. Not morbid with so much to help yourself.
Reminded me of the dear patients and my own loved ones I have been fortunate enough to be beside when they’ve died. Thanks Brone

A must.

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As my life discovers new ways of living, the one true meaning of learning to live life is giving, but it comes with conditions.

The condition to give, to be kind, to understand you always have a choice and to forgive yourself.

This is such a beautifully written book, that upon reading, you would think the author is cleansing her life before her imminent mortal light stops glowing, but it isn’t. It’s a book written by a lady who has had insights in foresights.

My take? Be the gift that keeps on giving, but allow the universe to give back the goodness you’re putting in.

It is possible to change the world with us - Bonnie Ware

A lot of life splashed on the paper.

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