"Many people are discovering creative approaches to ritualize and honor those who are challenged with some form of disease or illness. I hope this book inspires others to accept death and dying as part of a powerful and courageous process."

About the Editor

R. Scott Brooks served on a national advisory committee for the Health Resources and Services Administration and is an educator and writer. Scott believes this book will inspire others to accept the human condition as part of a powerful and courageous process. He has studied and lived with Australian aborigines and Native American Indians and lives with his life-partner of eight years.

"My goal when photographing people is to make the style transparent - not overcoming the form being photographed. I didn't know what to expect when initially photographing Larisa. How could I lead a young woman who is the midst of the dying process through such a dance? I simply followed her lead—recording an amazing source of energy."

About the Photographer

Kent Peterson, a self-taught photographer has been working professionally in Eugene, Oregon, for seventeen years. His commercial photography has been widely published in local, national and international magazines and newspapers. He lives with his wife, Jenny, a librarian.

For further information on the photographer, contact Kent Peterson,

"My vision is to ... open the door, to provoke thought and emotion through design."

About the Designer

Annie Vrijmoet is president and creative director of Vrijmoet Design, Inc. in Eugene, Oregon. She currently works with clients to effectively communicate their messages in print and web media. Annie is a graduate of the University of Oregon, Marketing Chair for United Way of Lane County, and a member of Toastmasters.

For information on the designer, contact Annie Vrijmoet of Vrijmoet Design, Inc. at anniev@vrijmoet.com or link to www.vrijmoet.com.