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Jul 2019
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Epilogue: The Art of Dying Well

Kristen and Jolenta
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Kristen and Jolenta reply to listener comments about their experiences living by The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life by Katy Butler. Plus, they talk with death doula Alua Arthur and announce next week’s book!


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