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necessarily reflect theviews of the publisher,and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.  \nAny people depicted in stock imagery provided by Getty Images are models,and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.Certain stock imagery ◎Getty Images.  \nLulu Publishing Services rev.date:02/26/2019  \n90%  \n# HOW THIS B00K FITS INTO LIFE PLANS\n\nA growing number of older people are beginning to think about havingwhat's called \"The Conversation\"with family members and close friends——talking about the practical and spiritual matters that become importanttoward the end of life.And that's new.Death is probably the last tabootopic in America.  \nBut this book is set years before a crisis,when you're blessed with goodhealth,can talk confidently—and expect to live forever!  \nThis book is for caring people.It's practical,readable,and concise,provid-ing both motive and plan for having the conversation with offspring andfriends about those things we've all 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