Author David Moller makes the case that the dying poor are doubly invisible, shunned for being poor in an affluent society that denies death. “This book is about providing a face and offering a voice to speak on their behalf.” It includes stories about homeless and poor individuals and their experiences with end-of-life care (or lack of care). It portrays both their social isolation and suffering and their resilience and humanity. The author retells individuals’ stories and these could be excerpted.
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Language: English
Type of Story: Book
Medium: written
Contributed by: Health Story Hub Team ( health-storyhub@uiowa.edu )
Citation:
Moller, D. W. (2004). Dancing with broken bones: Portraits of death and dying among inner city poor. Oxford.