"The greatest wisdom in this world comes from children and adults who are facing their own deaths. Stan Goldberg shares his own experience of mortality and the wisdom he gained from hospice patients in this remarkable book. I recommend it for anyone who hopes for connection and joy in this life."--John Golenski, executive director, George Mark Children's Hospice
"A wonderful, wise, and deeply personal book that brings you closer to the bone of life."-Roshi Joan Halifax, author of "Being With Dying
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"Stan Goldberg's "Lessons for the Living" draws aside the veil of frightening taboos about death and dying. As he faces his own cancer by comforting the terminally ill, his deeply personal
journey is both an inspiration and a compassionate guide for others."-Louise Branson, editorial writer for "USA Today"

"In this book, we learn what Stan Goldberg has learned about death's many gifts, and a plain truth: living is not about triumphing over death; it is about embracing it. Despite all our efforts to avoid it, there is wisdom in death that deepens our life."-Mark Trautwein, editor of KQED's "Perspectives"

"Stan Goldberg's compassionate look at being present with those who are dying gives us a rare glimpse into lessons learned by being a witness to-and fully engaged participant in-the end of life. This encouraging book shares insightful awareness that the end of life presents opportunities for emotional and spiritual growth for all of us on life's journey."-Mary Jo Gediman, outreach director of public radio's "This I Believe"