Deadly Compassion: The Death of Ann Humphry and the Truth About Euthanasia

By Rita Marker

Book Overview

Perhaps the most effective book on euthanasia ever written! It details the shockingly true story of the Ann Humpry, co-founder of the Hemlock Society. She alleged that her husband Derek, co-founder of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688122213
• ISBN13: 9780688122218
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.3" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Personal view of a difficult subject

Should euthanasia be legalised? Not according to this book; the right to die would soon become the duty to die. Especially as Western governments are facing the problem of a growing ageing population and more and more expensive medical treatments, and will probably decide it would be better for everyone if those who can't take care of themselves could be persuaded to push up daisies. It also addresses the major problem with euthanasia - that you can't legalise it without legalising murder.

A factual, fascinating account of a right to die activist.

This book blows the lid off the euthanasia and right to die movement, and shines a light on what goes on behind the scenes in the lives of those involved in a public policy issue such as euthanasia. Should be on the shelf of every activist, for or against, and certainly on the shelf of every prosecuting attorney!