Search Hospice    The Hospice Library
The hospice library contains books, professional journals, audiovisual materials, and pamphlets as well as two computers for Internet access. The emphasis of our collection is on all aspects of palliative care, death, dying, grief and bereavement. It is frequently used by members of the community as well as by our staff, patients and families, and students. Our CollectionCare is taken to choose quality materials that reflect a variety of perspectives on care at the end of life and the universal experience of dying, loss and grief. Many points of view are represented and offered in a variety of formats. From current clinical discussions on palliative care and the nature of bereavement to poetry and inspirational stories of struggle and courage, to basic "no nonsense" strategies for surviving difficult days, the collection includes resources to address the interests and needs of people of all ages. Hospice Book ClubJoin the Hospice Book Club, December 15 at 12 noon in the Grief and Loss Center as we discuss Literature Guides
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Can't Wait to Get to Heaven by Fannie Flagg. Octogenarian Elner Shimfissle falls off a ladder after accidentally disturbing a hornets' nest while picking figs. After she dies at the hospital, the novel's bite-size chapters alternate between funny and touching vignettes showing how Elner's death and life has affected dozens of people in town, interspersed with scenes of Elner's laugh-out-loud assent into the hereafter. From there, the plot offers readers a series of delightful surprises. Perhaps Flagg's funniest novel since her debut, she's created a charming, life-affirming tale and a full cast of memorable characters, including Elner's late sister, Ida, who greets her in heaven still carrying her purse and a grudge about the bad hair styling she got for her funeral. Flagg is an expert at balancing pathos with plenty of Southern sass. (Reed Elsevier Inc) 
