The Cocktail Cart Paperback – May 1, 2007

Great book, a wonderful read!

Excellent book. Really well written. I order a few for my friends. Very interesting story line.

This book is an absolute must if you have ever had or you are now experising a loved one in a hospice, or ready to go to a hospice. These are true stores that will make you laugh, sigh and cry. A must read

Thank you.

I loved this book, been lending it out to people since I read it, funny and simple another wonderful book by Edward Bear, in my own journey of recovery I volunteered at our local hospital with a trolley serving cups of tea and found many life lessons there too. The spiritual aspect unfolds slowly and allows the reader his or her own interpretation, I didnt want it to finish.

I work at Hospice of St John in Lakewood Co where Mr Bear was a volunteer with the cart. He was always with a smile, an ear and a refreshing drink. I recommend this book to all. I personally know some of these stories and cherish this book always and continue to read from time to time!

If you are going to die, or if you know someone who is going to die, this book is a must read. An angel helps a human messenger show the dying they can live, laugh and continue to learn, right up to their last breathe. The characters open to the messenger's compassion and gain the strength to forgive others, themselves and then let go to that greater awareness that comes when one releases from the physical body. The author blends the reality of death (the true non-discriminator) with the humor of life. While reading the book I laughed, I cried, I smiled and I thanked the universe for the gift of life.

Having read Ram Dass' "Still Here" I was fascinated with Edward Bears approach to the various stories of individuals as they near the end of life. He relates the experiences of people on the final journey and how they carry on, not obsessed with their plight, but enjoying life as if there is no end.He has a canny why of demonstrating how everything in life is a lessson if we pay attention....and just watch and listen. It is a light,meaningful read. It is a book that helps a personlaugh at something we avoid to look at or talk about....dying. It truly is a book about living.Everyone has,or will have, someone close to them who is dying. The Cocktail Cart is a must read.