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Discussing and Facing Death

What happens when we’re blindsided by the unthinkable?

Nobody wants to think or talk about death. But where does that leave us when tragedy strikes? In this intimate and unfiltered conversation, award-winning author and widow, Marissa Moss and physician thought leader, Dr. Jessica Zitter, come face-to-face with the realities of death and dying in America today. From the grit of family caregiving, to the ethical use of medical technologies, this talk brings to light the shared struggle of providing end-of-life care while confronting our fears and limitations. Join them in exploring what it takes to transform the culture of end-of-life care, from the inside out.

Best known for her work for children, award-winning author, and illustrator Marissa Moss tells the story of her husband’s diagnosis with ALS and his death seven months later in her graphic novel for adults, Last Things. Dr. Jessica Zitter’s unique practice of both critical and palliative medicine is featured in the Emmy and Academy Award nominated documentary Extremis, and she is the author of the acclaimed book, Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life.











When: Wed., Oct. 18, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
Price: $25
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What happens when we’re blindsided by the unthinkable?

Nobody wants to think or talk about death. But where does that leave us when tragedy strikes? In this intimate and unfiltered conversation, award-winning author and widow, Marissa Moss and physician thought leader, Dr. Jessica Zitter, come face-to-face with the realities of death and dying in America today. From the grit of family caregiving, to the ethical use of medical technologies, this talk brings to light the shared struggle of providing end-of-life care while confronting our fears and limitations. Join them in exploring what it takes to transform the culture of end-of-life care, from the inside out.

Best known for her work for children, award-winning author, and illustrator Marissa Moss tells the story of her husband’s diagnosis with ALS and his death seven months later in her graphic novel for adults, Last Things. Dr. Jessica Zitter’s unique practice of both critical and palliative medicine is featured in the Emmy and Academy Award nominated documentary Extremis, and she is the author of the acclaimed book, Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life.

Buy tickets/get more info now