Moondance to Eternity

By John E. Monaco

From the bedsides of children embracing each breath of life, pediatric intensive care specialist John Monaco, MD opens this uplifting book by converging on the one fearful moment that all must face-the instant of acceptance and release in death. "It has been my experience that at the very moment of death-when patients, families, doctors and support staff have all resigned themselves to the inevitable-there is an other-worldly peace that becomes palpable in the room, something approaching the miraculous. It is precisely that moment that I want to write about." What gives this enriching book a heartfelt tone is Monaco's first-hand experience with children who were too young to comprehend or cope with the reality of death. One might naturally think that the young patients would instinctively act-out their inconsolable fear and frustration. Instead, what he observed was eye-opening. Moondance to Eternity is not just about children, or dealing with death. It is actually about the transformation of a traditionally trained, educated physician. What Dr. Monaco eventually learned completely changed his perception of his role as a caregiver-and his teachers were not from the established medical world. Ironically, his on-the-job training came from young patients, the real teachers. Their unspoken wisdom and courage was never mentioned in medical school, but yet couldn't be ignored in his practice, in his young patients, their parents, nor his heart. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087516806X
• ISBN13: 9780875168067
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: DeVorss & Company
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Moondance to Eternity: A Doctor's Journey into the Hearts and Souls of Childern Facing Death

A heartfelt journey that will inspire others when dealing with their own immortality. This book offers insight into the eternal nature of the soul. "Moondance" was a life altering experience. I highly recommed it to all seaching for answers.

Moondance to Eternity: an exceptional inspirational book

This book brings together a Dr's life experiences and the knowledge he gained along with embracing the life experiences and spiritual knowledge of Sheree Slone. The combination of the two is very thought provoking and provides the reader with a beautiful way of seeing the last breathe of life.

Moondance to Eternity

We should all be so lucky to cross paths with a spiritual person like Sheree Slone. Thanks to Sheree for sharing her thoughts and giving people guidance. The book was a great read - could not put it down. Jan

Moondance to Eternity: A book that everyone should read !!

Moondance to Eternity is a thought provoking and moving story that will touch your soul. It is a true story that gave me a new viewpoint on how to see the end of life as a beginning of another journey. It gives hope to anyone that has lost a loved one that in some manner they can still be in touch with them. I highly recommend this book for everyone that has lost a loved one and for anyone who is looking for strength and hope in dealing with such a loss.

Moondance to Eternity

Truly a thought provoking book... Anyone who has ever questioned what happens beyond death should read this inspirational book. Anyone that knows a child with a serious illness must read this......