Most of us would prefer to die at home surrounded by those who love us, but these days we are more likely to die in the hospital or a long care treatment facility.

"The Journey's End" is a well observed and researched description of changes in the medical world and how that impacts End-of-Life (EOL) care. In a clear but scholarly way, the author explains how the myriad parts impact each other and what would need to be done to make the difficult changes. The Bibliography is extensive and provides sources to consider that can improve EOL care. There are notes and an index.

Beyond that, the book lists the important documents and processes that one must understand and complete to guide their own death. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Author Michael Doring Connelly was CEO of one of the nation's largest health systems from 1994 to 2017. He is currently CEO emeritus of Mercy Health (now Bon Secours Mercy Health System).

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and Rowman & Littlefield Publishers for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.