Sterbefasten

The voluntary renunciation of food and liquid to die – known as dying fasting – is a natural form of dying. Death occurs self-determined through omission, not through an active act. Christiane zur Nieden authentically describes how she accompanied her mother during the dying fasting process and the conflicting thoughts and feelings she herself experienced. She presents important aspects of the process, such as proper care, effective communication, legal prerequisites, and the controversial debate surrounding the topic. The book encourages those affected and their relatives, showing that a self-determined, dignified death is possible at home with proper guidance.