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The In-Between - by Hadley Vlahos (Hardcover)

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"Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Nurse Hadley shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients' final moments, offering powerful lessons on facing death, recovering from loss, and how to live your life in this deeply personal memoir. Talking about death and dying is considered taboo in popular culture, even in the medical field. Our understanding of death is riddled with misconceptions: memories flashing before our eyes, cascading regrets, and chasing bright lights at the end of tunnels. But for most people, this will not be their experience. Rather, it will be a slower process requiring preparedness, good humor, and a bit of faith. At the forefront of changing attitudes around palliative care is TikTok personality Hadley Vlahos, whose videos collect and share the heartbreaking, remarkable, and uplifting stories of her patients. Vlahos was raised in a strict religious household, but began questioning her beliefs after she got pregnant at nineteen and was shunned by her community. A single mother on welfare, she went to nursing school with the sole purpose of keeping a roof over her and her son's head. Soon, however, nursing became more than a job, and she found her calling in palliative care and hospice work. Now, Vlahos is changing the conversation around death, showing that end-of-life care can teach us just as much about how to live as it does about how we die. In The In-Between, Vlahos recounts the most impactful stories from the people she's worked with-from the woman struggling with her religious beliefs despite her strict Catholic upbringing, to the older man seeing visions of his late daughter, to the young patient who laments that she spent so much of her short life worrying about what others thought of her-while also sharing her own fascinating journey. With profound insight, humility, and respect, The In-Between is a heart-rending memoir about how caring for others can transform a life, while also offering wisdom and comfort for those dealing with loss and providing inspiration for how to live now"--



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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Passionate advocate for end-of-life care and TikTok star Hadley Vlahos shares moving stories of joy, wisdom, and redemption from her patients' final moments in this "brilliant" (Zibby Owens, Good Morning America) memoir.

"This extraordinary book helps dispel fear around death and dying--revealing it to be a natural part of our soul's evolution."--Laura Lynne Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Signs and The Light Between Us

Talking about death and dying is considered taboo in polite company, and even in the medical field. Our ideas about dying are confusing at best: Will our memories flash before our eyes? Regrets consume our thoughts? Does a bright light appear at the end of a tunnel? For most people, it will be a slower process, one eased with preparedness, good humor, and a bit of faith. At the forefront of changing attitudes around palliative care is hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos, who shows that end-of-life care can teach us just as much about how to live as it does about how we die.

Vlahos was raised in a strict religious household, but began questioning her beliefs in high school after the sudden death of a friend. When she got pregnant at nineteen, she was shunned by her community and enrolled herself in nursing school to be able to support herself and her baby. But nursing soon became more than a job: when she focused on palliative care and hospice work, it became a calling.

In The In-Between, Vlahos recounts the most impactful experiences she's had with the people she's worked with--from the woman who never once questioned her faith until she was close to death, to the older man seeing visions of his late daughter, to the young patient who laments that she spent too much of her short life worrying about what others thought of her--while also sharing her own fascinating journey.

Written with profound insight, humility, and respect, The In-Between is a heartrending memoir that shows how caring for others can transform a life while also offering wisdom and comfort for those dealing with loss and providing inspiration for how to live now.



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"Tender and transformative . . . The great surprise of The In-Between is that it makes dying feel like a peaceful, dynamic, and nourishing event that can potentially transform the lives of those who are left behind. Readers will cheer on Hadley Vlahos and, like me, be forever grateful that she wrote this book."--Christie Tate, New York Times bestselling author of Group

"Vlahos's compassionate, beautifully written book contains profound wisdom. It is for anyone with an open heart who loves a good story and anyone who fears but would like to better understand hospice and the end of life."--Katy Butler, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Dying Well

"Gentle and moving, The In-Between takes readers where few think they would want to go: deep into the world of hospice nursing. The combined beauty, faith, and compassion found in each patient's death is meaningful and sublime."--Theresa Brown, RN, New York Times bestselling author of The Shift

"Gentle encouragement for all those who live under life's running clock and for those who love them."--Kirkus Reviews



About the Author



Hadley Vlahos, RN, is a hospice registered nurse, mother, and wife. Her husband also works in the medical field as a doctor of physical therapy. Vlahos started her career as a registered nurse at twenty-two. As a hospice nurse, she now visits people at their home while also educating and sharing stories about hospice care on social media, where she has more than a million followers.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .85
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Personal Memoirs
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Number of Pages: 288
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Hadley Vlahos
Language: English
Street Date: June 13, 2023
TCIN: 87668456
UPC: 9780593499931
Item Number (DPCI): 059-01-2877
Origin: Made in the USA
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 30 reviews
94% would recommend
17 recommendations

A book to treasure

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Betsy - 8 months ago
Either your are in the healthcare field or just have a family member in hospice this books will relate to you some how. It took me more than a month to finish it because every chapter left me feeling something and I wanted to just enjoy it instead of binge reading. Is just so beautiful, each story has something unique and important. We need more nurses like Hadley.
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Misleading

2 out of 5 stars
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Wind - 9 months ago
The title is misleading. The book is not as much about the hospice nurse’s patients, but more about her struggles and issues.
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Return customer

5 out of 5 stars
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Sandy B - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
I purchased this book, read it and loaned it to a friend. Now I have gotten another copy as I have someone else who I know will enjoy it!
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Amazing

5 out of 5 stars
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Soyismyhomeboy - 11 months ago
Fabulous book. Beautiful stories. I cried about a million times!
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Amazing, moving, tear jerker

5 out of 5 stars
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Steven - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this book for my parents after reading it at the library. It was such a moving and emotional book that I needed to share it with them!
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READ THIS!!!

5 out of 5 stars
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Amy Humbyrd - 1 year ago
I love the way that it is broken down into individual people while also continuing on with the timeline of her life. It gives me such hope that I'll be able to see my loved ones again. This is one of those books that I am going to recommend to everyone! There is no delay in Reading you pick it up and start the book and you don't get a chance to put it down until you're closing it finished.
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Love this book

5 out of 5 stars
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Ashlee M - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
10/10, Love the author and the book. A wonderful outlook/opinion on passing over.
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Excited to read

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Birdlady - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I follow her on fb so I can’t wait to delve into her book as it just came.
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Amazing

5 out of 5 stars
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Deyla - 1 year ago
This book had me crying, laughing, and thinking about the deeper meaning of life and what’s next. Such a must read!
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Exactly what I needed

5 out of 5 stars
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CookieLady - 1 year ago
I began to see Hadley’s videos shortly after losing my dad. When I saw she was releasing a book, I was quick to buy it and read it in a matter of days. I was blessed to have had some information shared with me prior to my dad being placed on hospice that helped me understand the signs of the body physically dying, but the emotional roller coaster after his death was devastating. Hadley’s accounts of her time with patients and their families was truly what I needed in my grief and healing. I would highly recommend this to anyone who may be facing an impending loss, has already suffered a loss, and really just everyone because death is something we don’t normalize or discuss enough. Hadley is a gift and, I truly believe, fulfilling a purpose greater than even she knows. Thank you Hadley!
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Flows Well Through Hadley's Life and Career

5 out of 5 stars
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Very Moving Book - 2 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read what Hadley writes next.
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Positive perspective on death

5 out of 5 stars
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J - 2 years ago
Really enjoyed reading this book and seeing the world of death from such a different perspective. I do feel she does add a positive spin that could be a little unrealistic with the day to day of dealing with death. But I also enjoyed seeing that perspective. I definitely recommend this book.
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Great inspiring read

5 out of 5 stars
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LP - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
So well written! A truly amazing book ! Start when you have time to finish the whole thing, you will not want to put it down!
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Grab a box of tissues!

5 out of 5 stars
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Rachel H - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book is so great! I read it in pretty much two sittings. Definitely keep a box of tissue near, there was not one chapter where I didn’t cry. This brings peace of mind regarding a sensitive topic. I also loved learning about Hadley and just getting a real feel of how great of a human she is. As soon as I finished I gave the book to my mom and have been recommending to all my friends and colleagues!
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Amaxing heartfelt stories that will give you comfort

5 out of 5 stars
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Juls - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Such a great book. I cried every chapter but reading nurse Harley’s stories gave me so much insight. Thank you for sharing your life with us nurse Hadley.
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Sensetive Topic Explored with Compassion

5 out of 5 stars
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Kris Z - 2 years ago
Hospice Nurse Hadley beautifully weaves the story of how she found her calling with some of her most memorable patient experiences in this unique memoir about the end of life experience. In May of 2020, my Grandmother was sent to hospice. She held on for a few days before passing on July 13th.....27 years to the day after my Grandfather passed. A few days later, I was on TikTok for the distraction when I randomly saw Nurse Hadley talking about how patients frequently seem to deliberately choose the day of their passing. I followed Nurse Hadley and have seen so many of her videos about various experiences. So, when I saw she had a book coming out, I pre-order it immediately.....but then I saw it on NetGalley and was so excited to get it a few weeks early!! I wasn't sure if being an amazing TikTok creator (even one with 1.4+ million followers) would translate into being a good author, but this book was unputdownable. That's an especially impressive.feat given the subject matter. You would think that a book about someone witnessing so much death would be difficult to read, but I blew through it in a day. Much like her TikTok content, Nurse Hadley's book provides anecdotal proof of the afterlife that's hard to argue with. A skeptic at heart, I certainly understand how people would dismiss these types of experiences as flukes or hallucinations. However, having had the unfortunate experience of seeing two of my loved ones in hospice care in recent years, I have also seen these things firsthand, and I found it oddly comforting to read a professional's experience with them. Nurse Hadley's storytelling is sweet and reverent without being religious. It explores the concept of what happens after death without presuming provide a definitive answer. It's entertaining without being disrespectful to the patients. Most importantly, it manages to tackle a really heavy topic with hope. I am so glad to have come across Nurse Hadley's TikTok and this book, and I sincerely think that there are so many people out there struggling with crippling loss over the last few years that would take comfort in these stories.
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Buy it, ts amazing

5 out of 5 stars
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missmeliss - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
This book is a page turner. I don’t typically read more than a chapter of books I buy but I haven’t been able to put this book down. Hadley is a wonderful writer, storyteller and nurse. There is a bit of something everyone can relate to in this book. Most of all it is bringing me healing as a caregiver to my father for the past 3 years and slowly watching him decline. It gives me hope to something more and faith that we aren’t alone. I pray Hadley is blessed and this book becomes a best seller so others can be touched by her work.
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