brAs artist-in-residence at the Zen Hospice Project Guest House in San Francisco, Wendy MacNaughton witnessed firsthand how difficult it is to know what to do when we're sharing final moments with a loved one. In this tenderly illustrated guide to saying goodbye, MacNaughton shows how to make sure those moments are meaningful. Using a framework of 'the five things' taught to her by a professional caregiver,How to Say Goodbyerovides a model for having conversations of love, respect, and closure: with the words 'I forgive you,' 'Please forgive me,' 'Thank you,' 'I love you,' and 'Goodbye,' each oriented toward finding mutual peace and understanding when it matters most.brbrWith a foreword by renowned physician and author BJ Miller, and practical resources,How to Say Goodbyefeatures MacNaughton's drawn-from-life artwork from both the Zen Hospice Project Guest House and her own aunt's bedside as she died, paired with gentle advice from hospice caregivers on creating a positive sensory experience, acknowledging what you can't control, and sharing mories and gratitude. A poignant guide to bracing the present and deepening relationships during great vulnerability,How to Say Goodbyehows that just as there is no one right way to live a good life, there is no one right way to say goodbye. Whether we're confused, scared, or uncertain, this book is a starting point.p