When Your Loved One is Dying Author:Earl A. Grollman Someone in your family or a close friend is suffering from an illness or an injury that will be fatal. This has a compelling disruptive effect not only on the dying, but on the living as well. — The purpose of this book is to assist you in moving from helplessness to helpfulness, to help you cope with your own emotional upheaval, and better under... more »stand the needs of your loved one.« less