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The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing

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The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

By: Bronnie Ware
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 After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with meaning. Despite having no formal qualifications or experience, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to the needs of those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote a blog post about the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed to her. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million people worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, she now shares her personal story. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, Bronnie developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if they make conscious choices, to die with peace of mind. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing is a delightful memoir and a courageous, life-changing audiobook that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.©2012 Bronnie Ware (P)2017 Bolinda Publishing Grief & Loss Personal Success Spirituality Heartfelt Inspiring

Critic Reviews

'Heart-rending.' (The Sunday Times)
'It's not hard to see why it has resonated so strongly with so many, why people post it on their Facebook pages, email it to loved ones and talk about it with friends.' (The Sydney Morning Herald)
'Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives, and how we might learn from their wisdom.' (The Guardian)

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A book everyone should read once in their life

A fantastic book which is well written and converys a powerful and life changing narrative

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Better for having read it

Some books are great to read just because they show off an aspect of human nature that is inspiring and uplifting. Bronnie Ware's story is inspiring. She is inspiring. A person who cares about the world and the people in it. Well put together, and easy to identify with.

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Must read! 9/10

Fantastic perspectives and mindsets shared from Bronnie and her interesting life. Such truth shared from these pages. At times found a little wordy for me personally, particularly the first few chapters. But would highly encourage anyone who wants to appreciate the life more and find deeper purpose in their life today to read this now. Thanks for the wonderful work Bronnie !

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I really loved this story

I really enjoyed hearing Bronnie talk about her experiences as a carer, and appreciate her helpful insights into life.

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inspiring stories

If you could sum up The Top Five Regrets of the Dying in three words, what would they be?

I loved listening to Bronnie's stories , they all tied in well with the title and exemplified well the points she was putting a cross

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The book was certainly thought provoking. A small critisism was that I found her voice not the easiest to listen too

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Know and Smile

Loved listening to this book. Learned a lot about myself. I don’t want regrets when I reach end of life and this book has given me a direction to go towards.

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For one and all

What great incites to hear before your exit journey. sometimes obvious situations that are common place are thwarted with non obvious remedy’s. A great work of a great life where adversity yet again breeds strength. Thankyou Bronwyn

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Great story. Perspective changing

Changes your perspective when a lot of the regrets apply to your current situation. Definitely has encouraged changes within and plans to change course. Well worth a listen!

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awareness, kindness, self love and forgiveness

loved it
truly inspiring

it sounds a little sad, but it isn't only sad, it's filled with hope and love and compassion too.
it really helps understanding life and death.
the importance of family, friends and awareness.
the role we have in our life and in those of others.
the weight of expectations.
how much interacting in positive and kind ways can make a big change...
lots to learn, lots to love!


think like a monk of Jay Shetty is a great follow up book too

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Such an amazing book!

Everyone should read this!!! So many take away lessons! Loved it! I recommend it to everyone.

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