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24.01.2022 An affirmative interview in the local paper this weekend. Well written by a young journalist

22.01.2022 Her is another review by readers from Chile resident in Tasmania Australia. Thank you. Jorge Rios 5.0 out of 5 stars Must be read by young physicians. Reviewed in Australia on 15 August 2020... My name is Jaqueline Martinez and I’m writing from my husband account. It was a very pleasant book. It talks about compassion, caring and listening, through different stories associated to different patients of Dr Hannan I strongly recommend this book to the new generations of physicians, to be aware about the impact that listening the person and its story has in how they can change lives for better. Thanks Dr Hannan for giving us hope in the human being. See more

17.01.2022 This post has also been posted on my other Facebook page. This is my Book Page. It is always a significant event to receive a review of my book Bedside Stories. An encounter with me 3 days ago led to a Mr Ian Norton creating this review. Inspiration comes in many colours and is always a delight when the source is someone capable of changing lives for the better. After a recent Meeting with Dr Terry Hannan, where I was given a copy of a book Terry had written entitled Bedside... Stories, Learning to Listen. I was delighted that the relevance of the manuscript was especially pertinent given the discussion consisting of end of life experiences, a subject of extreme importance, more so when age places us in a position where we contemplate our own mortality. Dr Hannan I discovered was a man unlike most men and women in his profession. Working at the coal face as a Palliative Care Physician, Dr Hannan questioned the importance of wellbeing and what is defined as a good death. This being an interest where most of us dare not contemplate, and often avoid discussing due to sensitivities and maybe a fear of dying. In reality, death is the finality or the full stop to a narrative of a life, whether it was or was not well lived. Dr Hannan, having spent countless hours working with end of life recipients discovered the intimacy of beside chats that were to change his life and outlook off what it takes to do it right and with dignity. I was intrigued to read of his experiences where one on one bedside chats revealed hidden torments, interpreted as physical pain; however, in reality, was psychological in origin. How the torment and trauma of early life experiences haunted a patient in the last days. Terry demonstrated in his book how vocalising hidden pasts released the demons and allowed for a peaceful passing. His book Bedside Stories, Learning to Listen." Awakened in me the need to listen! So often we focus on our own journey without realising that others have in a conversation, a need to tell their story and have someone acknowledge and accept the narrative without condemnation. This book is insightful and should read by everyone contemplating their own mortality and eventual fall from the twig as often stated. It's a narrative that had to be told and fortunately, Dr Hannan had awakened to the realisation that the release of stories locked away for a lifetime once spoken allowed inner peace and a transitional departure. As we lay our head on the pillow for the last time, satisfaction from derived from reconciliation, allows one to contemplate the journey ahead having lived a good life. Ian. Ian & Sylvia Norton 86 Cherry Farm Road Underwood 7268 Mobile: 0407 951 437 https://www.facebook.com/nortons.journal/

15.01.2022 A very strong woman https://amp.9news.com.au//5db3218c-5059-4716-ad98-074166cb

07.01.2022 On Day 2 of quarantine and the 8th bottle of wine https://www.facebook.com/100003276931913/posts/2768425389943332/?d=w&vh=i&funlid=zbuaa7uSZCCzYY3j