The Love List of a Lifetime - by Sherry Richert Belul (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Follow life coach Sherry Richert Belul's logistical and compassionate recommendations for navigating your final moments.

Let's talk about death. So many people feel unprepared when it comes to dying and are seeking ways to give themselves, their families, and friends the closure they need. That is why Sherry Richert Belul--a celebration and grief expert aligned with the positive death movement--is here to help with an end-of-life organizer that makes saying goodbye easier than ever. The Love List of a Lifetime is a heart-to-heart about why death isn't just an ending, but a celebration of the life and memories you've experienced. Full of beautiful wisdom to carry with you in every step of your journey, you'll be prepared for your final breath with peace of mind instead of uncertainty.

Getting started on your final chapter. Dying seems easier when compared to all of the arrangements that come with it. Instead of worrying about missing something before you go, The Love List of a Lifetime has a checklist of what to accomplish during your final life stage. From special wishes to healthcare to legal assets, each chapter explores every aspect that will make your final moments a smooth transition. That way, you have plenty of time to cherish every moment that you've loved in your lifetime.

This end-of-life organizer covers everything you need to know before you die, such as:

• Who to contact for funeral preparations


• How to pick which mementos your friends and family will remember you by


• The beautiful power of leaving love letters


• Helpful resources for you and your loved ones' grief process

If you are looking for heartfelt books about death such as The Grieving Brain, When I'm Gone Planner, or How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat-Down World, then The Love List of a Lifetime is for you.

Review Quotes

"The Love List of a Lifetime isn't your typical end-of-life planner. What sets Sherry apart is her remarkable ability to infuse everything she creates with love and joy, even when addressing life's most difficult moments. While the end-of-life experience is undeniably profound and often painful, Sherry reminds us that the tools and materials we use to navigate it don't have to be morbid. Instead, they can be vibrant, uplifting, and deeply human."

--Brad Wolfe, founder and executive director of Reimagine

"The Love List of a Lifetime is a wonderful and essential guide to one of life's most important tasks. Preparing for one's end of life is daunting, but Sherry Belul is a skillful and compassionate companion for the journey. Let her big heart and creative mind support you to leave behind a lasting legacy."

--Roy Remer, executive director of Zen Caregiving Project

"The Love List of a Lifetime is a gentle and practical guide to preparing for aging, illness, and end of life. People often wonder, 'Why prepare for death, I'll be dead.' The author explains the many whys in such a compelling way and serves as a kind and knowledgeable guide for readers as they embark upon the beautiful gift of death preparation."

--Lisa Pahl, creator of The Death Deck

"Death and taxes are inevitable. Fortunately, there are accountants to help with taxes. But no one really prepares us for dealing with death and dying. That is, until now with this much-needed end-of-life planner. What makes this book so special and so wonderful is that it imparts what could be a difficult task with lots of love. As a result, what might be a chore turns into an incredible gift for you and your loved ones."

--Allen Klein, author of Embracing Life After Loss

"A well-prepared gift, meal, holiday, or event is an intentional and genuine act of kindness. Yet so many people wander willy-nilly into their last days. While no one lives forever, it's tempting to behave as if we do. In her characteristic style of kindness and celebration, Sherry Belul makes preparing for the ultimate exit the ultimate gift of grace. This book puts a punctuation mark of peace on the many paragraphs of our living days."

--Mary Anne Radmacher, artist, speaker, and author of Live with Intention and Courage Doesn't Always Roar

"As we crest the midpoint of the 2020s, I can point to quite a few books on death that have been written in the last five years. However, Sherry Richert Belul's book stands out as unique in its strong and persistent connection of death with love. Like most other death preparation guides, Sherry is prescriptive in the way she encourages her readers to attend to the details of death preparation, yet she describes how even the most mundane tasks can easily be interpreted as acts of love. I think it is a particularly important guide for solo agers because those without family often feel ignored by planning guides that rely too much on family connections."

--Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, bestselling author of Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers

"Sherry Belul's book on end-of-life planning accomplishes something that's almost impossible: she brings heart, warmth, and joy to a topic that might otherwise feel uncomfortable to many. As a person, she is unbelievably intuitive and caring. That echoes throughout her book. I can't think of a better companion book for anyone who is exploring estate planning. I highly recommend this book, and hope it brings a lot of peace and calm to all who read it."

--Flavia Berys, estate planning attorney

"As an over-80, self-proclaimed 'empress of aging' who has already grudgingly done many of the tasks outlined in an end-of-life planner, I want this book! Why? Because Sherry Belul's book is different. It teems with so much love, lightness, and opportunities to be gentle with myself--and those I will leave behind--that it ignites my own light and burns to ashes my resistance to doing the rest of the nitty-gritty stuff still needed."

--Sue Patton Thoele, author of The Courage to Be Yourself and How to Stay Upbeat in a Beat Down World

"Planning for death doesn't have to feel somber or overwhelming. Sherry Richert Belul has crafted a thoughtful and engaging end-of-life planner that is equal parts mindful, practical, and even uplifting! Empower yourself with the actionable steps designed to guide you through the process, and take pride in the meaningful legacy you'll leave behind."

--Kat Primeau, Good Grief Doula

"The inevitability of dealing with end-of-life issues is likely to come to us several times throughout our lives. My father was the first person who I needed to make all the arrangements for, and I was totally lost. I would have loved to have Sherry Belul's book then. You can now use the book ahead of time to record the wishes of your loved one with Sherry's warm, compassionate, loving heart guiding you through the process, gently allowing you the comfort of knowing that you are doing exactly what your loved one would have wanted. I recommend getting the book for yourself to leave your wishes, and be sure to give it to the person who will need to use it. It is a beautiful gift for the people who will be needing the information this book helps you gather. Using this book will bring you comfort and security when you need it the most."

--Emily Thiroux Threatt, bestselling author of Living and Loving Your Way Through Grief and host of Grief and Happiness podcast

"A thorough and thoroughly charming guide, this remarkable end-of-life planning resource feels more like a relaxed conversation with someone who is an informed expert and also a close friend. The combination of enlightened wisdom, practical advice, and tender care is extraordinary."

--Paul Wesselmann, The Ripples Guy

"The Love List of a Lifetime brings our attention to the way we want to leave people feeling as we ease away from this life, and the care that comes with it will leave our loved ones as peaceful as possible in the wake of a hard loss. Sherry's approach will be a gift to those we leave behind."

--Alison Nelligan, Marketing Director at Nokbox