Katy Butler’s new book, The Art of Dying Well is summarized perfectly by its subtitle: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life. To quote from the book, it’s “…a step-by-step guide to remaining as healthy and happy as possible, and as medically informed and unafraid, through the predictable health stages of later life, from vigorous old age to final breath.” Each chapter is devoted to successive states of aging and offers detailed practical advice. An Appendix lists a wide range of helpful resources. “The Art of Dying Well” is a must read for anyone contemplating her or his own ending or coping with a loved one’s later life and death.