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NEW BOOK TITLED "OLD AGE IS A TERMINAL ILLNESS" GIVES TRUE ACCOUNT
OF HOW ONE WOMAN FINALLY FACED AND CONQUERED HER WORST FEAR - DEATH
Dateline: October 3, 2006 ... New York, NY
Contact Name: Dr. Alma H. Bond
Contact Phone: 212-786-3230
E-mail: almahb@aol.com
Web Address: http://alma_bond.tripod.com
NEW YORK, NY - October 3, 2006 - Probably one of the greatest
fears common to men and women alike is the fear of dying.
Perhaps it is the unknown factors or uncertainties of death that
people fear the most. Or, maybe it is the terrifying thought of
leaving loved ones behind. Whatever the cause, death is
something everyone has to face eventually, from the poor on the
street to the king in the palace.
Author and psychoanalyst Dr. Alma H. Bond faces her fear of dying
head-on and reveals her experiences in her new book titled "Old
Age is a Terminal Illness: How I Learned to Age Gracefully and
Conquer My Fear of Dying."
In writing the book, Dr. Bond put together a death journal to
relate her own experiences with the death of loved ones. The
journal resembled that of Sigmund Freud's "Interpretation of
Dreams." This death journal would become a means for Dr. Bond to
overcome her own fear of death.
Several emotional crises happened in Dr. Bond's life that brought
her to terms with the fact that she would eventually have to face
her own death. She once had a near-death experience when hit by a
taxi and knocked unconscious. She also lost five of her dearest
friends within the period of a decade. When one of her closest
friends committed suicide, she became deeply depressed. It was a
depression so deep that even professionals could not help.
Dr. Bond had many questions about this mystique, but ultimate,
fate for everyone. So, she decided that writing about it was the
best way to come to terms with death.
Dr. Bond states, "I hope writing about it will cast some light on
the unknown and bring me to terms with my fear of dying. But then
it's not dying itself that bothers me. I can live with that. The
truth is, I don't want to be dead! I feel like Woody Allen, 'I'm
not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it
happens.'"
The new book has not only captivated the minds of many readers,
but is also getting noticed by other authors. Several authors
have commented on the book's inquisitive theme and how Dr. Bond
wonderfully handles such a delicate subject.
"Everyone ultimately must face their mortality, yet it is rarely
addressed on a very personal level. Alma Bond's perspective about
aging and death in 'Old Age is a Terminal Illness' reflects her
own experiences, with the insight of a psychologist and the sense
of humor of someone who has learned it is better to laugh than be
afraid," states Daylle Deanna Schwartz, author of "All Men Are
Jerks Until Proven Otherwise" and "How to Please a Woman."
Dr. Bond's goal in writing the book is to help others conquer
their fear of death through her experiences so they can live life
to the fullest. She takes readers along as she discovers the key
to a truly happy life that can evolve only after conquering the
fear of death. Better health and less conflict in daily living
are just a couple of benefits for readers.
Dr. Bond believes that many readers who will face their fears of
dying can unlock their full potential in life. It's like handing
over the "chains that bind" for wings to fly when one overcomes a
paralyzing fear such as the fear of death. They can soar to
success in life once again.
"With grace, intelligence and sensitivity, Alma Bond ruminates on
a subject from which most of us avert our eyes - her own
mortality. With her thoughtful and sometimes wrenching
contemplations on the terrifying topic, Bond journeys through a
dark tunnel, ultimately emerging to life-affirming light. By the
end of the book, we have examined our own lives and fears through
hers and are enriched by the experience," states Sophia Dembling,
author of "The Making of Dr. Phil" and "The Yankee Chic's
Survival Guide to Texas."
About the Author
Dr. Alma H. Bond is a well-known psychoanalyst and author of the
best selling "Camille Claudel, a Novel." Her new book titled
"Old Age is a Terminal Illness: How I Learned to Age Gracefully
and Conquer My Fear of Dying" is now available on the Web and can
be ordered in book stores everywhere. More information about the
book and author can be found at the website: http://alma_bond.tripod.com
For a review copy or interview, please contact Dr. Alma H. Bond
by phone at 212-786-3230 or by email at almahb@aol.com
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