In A Year to Live: How to Live This Year As If It Were Your Last, Stephen Levine presents an approach to death and dying that radically changes one's view of the world and forces a re-examination of priorities. It is a preparation for death that proves to be most rational and extremely rewarding, providing an opportunity to deal with unfinished business and enter into a new and vibrant relationship with life. Utilizing practical strategies and guided meditations, Levine outlines a year-long program of life in preparation for death.