Right to Die?, John Wyatt
Right to Die?, John Wyatt
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Right to Die?
Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide and End-of-Life Care

Author: John Wyatt

Narrator: John Wyatt

Unabridged: 5 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/26/2022


Synopsis

The case for assisted suicide can seem so compelling. Surely it can't be wrong to help desperate people to kill themselves? Don't we have a right to take our own lives in certain circumstances?There are no trite or easy answers. John Wyatt helps us to navigate the arguments with hearts and heads engaged, and above all with our Bibles open. There are practical and compassionate alternatives to assisted suicide, and as many who have gone before us have found, the end of our lives on this earth may turn out to be a strange and wonderful opportunity for growth and internal healing.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy

I took interest in this after visiting my 99.5 year old great aunt, who until just a few months ago lived in her home and was very independent. Her mind is sharp, but her body is done. She is done and says she is ready to go. This covers a wide variety of topics regarding a person's right to end the......more

Goodreads review by Adam

A clear and compassionate overview of the ethical issues surrounding end-of-life care. John Wyatt summarises the arguments for assisted suicide under "compassion" and "autonomy", and shares medical, social, and biblical concerns with these arguments. He also discusses various issues in the care of d......more

Goodreads review by Chris

My wife is currently in Hospice and this was a quick and interesting read. It is a complicated issue about her having the ability to choose to die in comfort. We are at peace with our situation are very lucky to be in a position to have a great hospice team.......more

Goodreads review by Billy

Some helpful thoughts about the way the use of language affects this debate. Felt more of a primer than an exposition of the subtleties of arguments but provides a nice overview with some thoughtful Christian perspective on a wide selection of the key issues.......more