Design for Dying

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As the fringe guru himself put it, "Mademoiselle Cancer moved in to share [his] body." In the days leading up to his death, Leary, never one to miss a party, transformed his impending demise into a vibrant vision of what dying can be. His final days were infused with optimism, courage, joy, and spirituality. Leary's last book presents a compelling argument for how we can make dying a high point of life. Irreverent, thought-provoking, and hilarious, it pioneers new approaches to death, encouraging us to take control of our own dying process. He shares his concept of "directed dying," allowing individuals to plan their deaths in a way that reflects their values. The book explores innovative possibilities for the wired generation, such as downloading consciousness onto the internet to extend our existence beyond physical life, and how technology may enhance the experience of dying. It also includes a comprehensive guide to death and dying resources, online tools, and further reading. Speaking to anyone curious about what lies beyond death, Leary's flamboyant final statement reveals revolutionary ways to embrace death while redefining how the living can perceive it.