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by Kathy Arnos (Author)
Death is awkward, so let's talk about it with love, humor, and gratitude! What if you could learn how to live life intentionally, totally awake and aware - and die consciously, with a full heart, grace, dignity, connection, and feeling complete?
The award-winning book Walking A Friend Home: A Practical Guide to Consciously Living & Dying by critically acclaimed author Kathy Arnos answers this essential question from every angle, promoting profound healing and unconditional love in every chapter of life - including death.
While death is an inevitable part of life, it is rarely discussed. Arnos invites readers to move from the intellectual mind into the spirit of the heart on a journey of self-discovery. Whether you're in your 30s, midlife, a caregiver, navigating end-of-life planning, or simply curious - this empowering step-by-step guide will inspire meaningful conversations that help restore human connection and intimacy, addressing the growing epidemic of loneliness, especially during life's most vulnerable moments.
Arnos has been a leading authority in life transitions, sustainability, and holistic health since 1988. Walking A Friend Home presents new concepts for reflection that stretch the imagination about where we come from, where we might go in the end, and how to be with your loved ones in a new way when they are physically gone.
Told through personal stories, anecdotes, and learned wisdom, the book highlights what matters most: our presence, social engagement, and unconditional love. It blends spiritual, holistic, and conventional perspectives that support a fulfilling life - and help reveal the true legacy we want to leave behind.
Award-winning actor Mimi Kennedy describes Arnos' work as, 'A powerful read that sparks wonder and tears!'
The book provides tools, techniques, and resources to:
- Overcome your fears
- Foster honest communication
- Practice acts of self-care, service, and mindfulness
- Navigate grief support with greater understanding
- Efficiently plan for all phases - emotionally, physically, logistically, and spiritually
- Cultivate forgiveness, compassion, and unconditional love
Arnos reminds us: "Death is inevitable. Silence is optional. The choice is ours ... Let's begin a conversation that can change lives."
Walking A Friend Home is an invitation to live fully, love deeply, and approach death with grace, presence, and an open heart. The book has received the 2025 Nautilus Book Award - Gold Winner-Aging Consciously and is a 2024 NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards) Best Book recipient - recognition of its powerful message and lasting impact.
The foreword is written by award-winning actor, author, and meditation teacher Jeff Kober. He shares, "It is thanks to the commitment to Truth of teachers like Kathy that we can expand into our own lives and deaths to find the purpose we are meant to find."
"What a breathtakingly beautiful book filled with spiritual, emotional, and actionable guidance to live life fully - in every moment." Erin Gray - Award-winning actor and author
"Arnos' words, woven with elegance and warmth, have become a comforting companion, gently guiding me through the complexities of life while providing invaluable insights into understanding and embracing mortality." Kristofer Updike - Award-winning TV and film producer
