The Nothing to Fear Journal

From bestselling author and compassionate expert @hospicenursejulie, a comforting and practical companion for making peace with the end of life

Millions of fans look to hospice nurse Julie McFadden for insights on the end of life—what to expect, how to help a loved one who is approaching death, and how to manage our emotions to replace fear and denial with hope and acceptance.

On the heels of her bestselling book Nothing to Fear, this guided journal offers readers a tool for exploring these essential topics on a personal level, with thought-provoking questions that prompt reflection, clarification, planning, and more.

Topics include:

• unpacking your unexamined emotions around death
• planning difficult conversations with loved ones
• identifying your wishes for advanced care
• preparing an end-of-life plan
• asking for help, at every stage of the journey
• letting go of the fighting mindset and moving into acceptance

A valuable companion for anyone caring for a loved one in hospice or facing their own end-of-life transition, this journal is a hands-on resource for putting our beliefs about death into practice—in order to be more present as we face the final chapters of life.

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In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

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• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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