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The practicalities of selfdeliverance and assisted suicide for the dying by derek humphry. The video is based on the number one bestselling book final exit. The practicalities of selfdeliverance and assisted suicide for the dying 3rd revised by derek humphry isbn. There is unique step by step language for the competent adult who is terminally or hopelessly ill to bring their life to a peaceful, nonviolent end if they wish. Part 1 of final exit video dvd on youtube assisteddying blog. Final exit by derek humphry overdrive rakuten overdrive. The book is a howto guide for people seeking a successful suicide. Final exit outlines the legal complications connected with dying, death, hastened death, euthanasia laws, suicide, living wills, and advance directives.
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