This new book significantly adds to the growing literature on social work and end-of-life care. Social work educators, clinicians, and researchers would be well served utilizing this comprehensive text. Dona J. Reese provides a historical perspective for new hospice social workers, but also offers substantial content for the seasoned team social worker. The chapter on self-care should be required reading for all hospice/palliative social workers. -- Sherri Weisenfluh, LCSW ACHP-SW, Hospice of the Bluegrass This book is well organized and readable and benefits from occasional examples of individual cases, sometimes from the author's own experience. Choice