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The Good Euthanasia Guide: Where, What, and Who in Choices in Dying, a book by Derek Humphry,

Book Overview
Current printing 2008 in English by Norris Lane Press. 220 pages including appendices. Available in paperback and PDF eBook formats. ISBN 0-9637280-8-3

Details from book description
A unique euthanasia desk reference providing vital information about assisted suicide and euthanasia. The Good Euthanasia Guide is a 'where-to' and 'why' book which complements the 'how-to' of 'Final Exit'. Contains an annotated list of every right-to-die group in the world, and a unique account of the assisted suicide laws in almost every country, a filmography and a bibliography. Dr. Jack Kevorkian's life and work are reported in three chapters.

2006 edition included a new chapter dealing with the future of the right-to-die movement, exact details of the reshuffling which has been rampant in American groups, and updated lists of books and films.

Minor updates in 2008 printing.

Summary of Content
• Chronicle of events in the right-to-die sphere dating from 1906 to 2008. This chronicle compiled by author Derek Humphry will not be found anywhere else. It is an essential for any serious student of euthanasia.

• Constructive analysis of the work done in the l990s by Dr. Jack Kevorkian in helping those who wanted suicide to end their suffering.

• How the Hemlock Society came to abrupt end in a take-over after 23 years and the future of the right-to-die movement is reported upon.

• An annotated list of every right-to-die group in the world.

• Descriptions of the assisted suicide laws in almost every country. Describes in detail how aid-in-dying laws are functioning in the Netherlands, Belgium and Oregon.

• Details about the remarkable work done by Dignitas and EXIT in Switzerland are reported.

• Filmography, listing every major movie and TV film which involves death with dignity issues.

• Bibliography of the most important books on the subject.

Quotes
'The Guardian' newspaper in London said when reviewing the first edition: "The book is not a 'how-to' manual but one that points people towards the countries and organizations that will assist a death."

Reuters news agency wrote about this book: “Inspired by guide books for the discerning customer.”