Drawing on the wisdom of leading medical, nursing, religious, and ethics scholars, the authors weave a narrative which shows the social conditions, medical capacities, theological beliefs, and ethical imperatuves that shape our quest for graceful dying. According to the authors, dying well is to end one's days in old age, relieved of pain, surrounded by friends and family, attended by sensitive caregivers, reconciled with all persons, in justice with humanity and the world, and at peace with God. Designed for adult group study, Dying Well is a timely, well-researched analysis of death and dying.