Final Exit: The Practicalities of Self-Deliverance and Assisted Suicide for the Dying, 3rd Edition

I loved how this is written, tackles a tough topic with tact, practical information, and what I feel is true love for humanity. A+

This is a controversial, visceral, highly sensitive book on the subject of suicide. There. Call it what it is. That's not the preferred word of the author, nor of me anymore -- the better word for it is "self deliverance." The author states emphatically that his book is NOT for people who's views on behavior including death come from a strong religious belief. It is NOT for people who are "only" depressed. It is for people who are terminally ill, have no hope of recovery, and would like to be allowed to make the pain stop. I agree wholeheartedly. Some disagree with all their being. The way I understand his idea is that there is no honor, or purpose in prolonging the end stages of a painful death. I personally have sat at the bedside of many people in the last months and weeks of their path to dying. I've seen them sweat, moan, and even cry silent copious tears at the pain they have to endure. Even with the end-stage supposed relief of the little button the patient can push as many times as they want for maximum doses of morphine, those doses are regulated beyond the button pushing to administer just enough to keep the patient from dying. They aren't supposed to feel pain. They do. Period. There is no stopping some pain other than death. And if you are able to, who wouldn't rather die peacefully rather than become .... I was going to describe it, but we've all seen the end-stages of cancer, MS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and similar diseases which take everything from us but our lives. If you are religiously opposed to hastening death, even to be compassionate, this book is not for you. But if you believe that humans deserve the same kindness and compassion we are legally bound to give to our pets and other animals who are dying of old age or illness or accident, then this book will give you hope and insight into saying, "It is time for me to go."

Originally I bought this book as research for the field of study that I'm going into but it ended up being extremely informative. Derek Humphry does an amazing job of explaining the intricacies of self deliverance and euthanasia. It provides a dignified alternative to an otherwise terrible situation and it's great to have an understanding of the different options available. You never know how life is going to turn out and, if you want to be prepared for all situations, I would definitely recommend reading this book. However, I will say that if you are looking for information on how to end your life due to severe mental illness this is not the book for you. Humphry explicitly says this in the beginning and continues to do so throughout the course of the book - which I appreciate. This book is solely for the purpose of aiding those who are terminally ill.

I know the book wasn't going to do the work for me. It did help my understand my situation better and what to look out for.I expected a comprehensive guide about different methods: manufactoring cyanid, gas, and such, but the author is actually against these methods. Mostly due to the complications of secondhand harm.

This book, if however disturbing to the masses, is directly aimed at someone who has done the bulk of their evolutionary work. I have been a Setian for over ten years, and a yogi and yoga teacher for over three. Having studied and practiced tantra for more then a decade, this book comes at the perfect time in my life as I examine what my final years will look like... and how I will choose to leave my body.Primarily written to bring empowerment into the lives of whom suffer terminal and/or incurable illness, I think the attitude and philosophy regarding one's innate rights to either live or die are sincerely well covered in this book. Personally, having the knowledge that I can choose to release my Higher Self from my body at any time gives me a bit of a different take on living... For if the yogic concept of the Higher Self is indeed correct; that is that the Self is neither the mind, body or emotions, then when one's life's purpose is felt to have been realized and actuated, what more is there to live for? Disconnect from the body and all its complexities and simply return to an Energetic State...The use of helium or nitrogen gas and an exit bag couldn't be simpler! You're unconscious in seconds and completely peaceful. Extensive documentation supports this fact and then the body is dead in less then five minutes. What a great way to go, if I do say so myself.I would be considered young in most people's opinion to be considering self-deliverance as it's called, but I think not... I have type II diabetes and hepatitis C. My energy levels are always subject to change, given what I eat, and... it"s a pain in the ass. The foods I enjoy are exactly the ones that make me feel horrible and drain my energy. I studied insulin resistance up, down and backwards, modified my diet according to all leading knowledge and still have to push insulin into my body. Hep C complicates things, because the virus encourages the liver to secrete more glucose into the bloodstream, so I don't feel like I'll ever be able to kick the insulin unless I become a food nazi, which then bumps into my enjoyment of living.Another issue that immediately triggers a jolt is: What becomes of us when we are no longer to make decisions for ourselves or initiate actions? Suppose we've let our conditions advance to the degree that we no longer have the means, physically, to self-deliver? Then, it gets really messy unless you can find someone compassionate enough to help with the simple apparatus. This then leads the assistant into a very scary place of potentially being indicted on murder/manslaughter charges. Not good.No. The author makes solid points all the way through on how to execute one's final wishes... We did not choose to come here. Nobody asked me if I wanted to become embodied at the time when I was conceived. I've never felt comfortable in my own skin on the planet. Just as becoming a Setian helped me to understand my separate-ness, just how yoga showed me how to find out who I Am and just how Tantra showed me how to enjoy my corporeal self, Final Exit has taught me how to appreciate my right to die for what it is, and how to go when I know it is time to do so...Xeper!Clint

So I got this thinking it was talking/arguing about why it's morally proper to allow assisted passing.... it's more of a how to do it. I suppose it is a good book if you're looking into death with dignity so you know what you're getting yourself into.

Vivir y morir con dignidad cuando la medicina ya no pueda frenar el dolor o deterioro físico y mental.

Yes this is a very controversial book, but it’s also great to know this type of book can be out there and we aren’t censoring peoples voices. It’s also good to read just so you can be aware of signs you may be seeing in others. Probably not something you’d place on the coffee table. But on the other hand it is a good conversation starter if you do

it helped so it was perfect :)

It's great that this book is available for purchase.

Very interesting