Introduction
Chapter One: The Model: Constructs, Story Domains, and Levels
Major Constructs: Narrative and Culture
Story Domains
Level of Analysis
Intersections
Chapter Two: Stories of Ron: Music to His Ears
Ron’s Story, M. Gunnell
A Narrative Response, R. Raspa
An Information Response, L. M. Baker
A Spiritual Response, D. E. Gelfand
Chapter Three: Stories of Ryan: Too Little Time
Ryan’s Story, K. M. Meert
A Physical Response, J. W. Finn
A Spiritual Response, E. E. Chapleski
A Narrative Response, R. Raspa
Chapter Four: Stories of Abby: An Ojibwa Journal
Abby’s Story, E. E. Chapleski
A Cultural Response, A. Z. Doorenbos
A Provider Response, R. Thomas
An Information Response, L. M. Baker
Chapter Five: Stories of Grace: Gifts and Givers
Grace’s Story, D. Deremo and K. M. Meert
A Spiritual Response, S. Myers Schim
A Provider Response, S. M. Popkin
A Life-Course Response, C. Thurston and K. M. Meert
Chapter Six: Stories of Avery: Living and Dying Well
Avery’s Story, S. Myers Schim
A Community Response, D. E. Gelfand
A Cultural Response, S. H. Briller
A Narrative Response, R. Raspa
Chapter Seven: Stories of Maggie: Family Dynamite
Maggie’s Story, K. Stever
An Economic Response, A. C. Goodman
A Provider Response, M. Gunnell
A Family Response, P. Wolf
Chapter Eight: Stories of Malika: Defining A Person
Malida’s Story, K. M. Meert
A Family Response, L. Harris
A Provider Response, A. Canady
A Cultural Response, S. H. Briller and A. Kabel
An Ethics Response, K. M. Meert
Chapter Nine: Stories of Sonny: Tattoos and Tolerance
Sonny’s Story, S. M. Popkin
A Cultural Response, S. H. Briller
A Legal Response, G. A. Cooney, Jr.
A Narrative Response, R. Raspa
Chapter Ten: Stories of Pearl: Surviving End-of-Life Care
Pearl’s Story, J. W. Finn
A Provider Response, R. Zalenski
An Economic Response, A. C. Goodman
A Provider Response, E. E. Chapleski
Chapter Eleven: Stories of Henry: Family Choices and Challenges
Henry’s Story, G. Cooney
A Narrative Response, R. Raspa
An Ethical Response, D. E. Gelfand
An Information Response, L. M. Baker
Chapter Twelve: Stories of Peter: Trouble with God and Family
Peter’s Story, A. Z. Doorenbos
A Provider Response, S. Myers Schim and R. Thomas
A Spiritual Perspective, A. Z. Doorenbos
A Narrative Perspective, R. Raspa v
Chapter Thirteen Stories of Jim: Homeless and at Home
Jim’s Story, D. Deremo
A Policy Response, D. E. Gelfand and A. Z. Doorenbos
A Legal Response, G. A. Cooney, Jr.
A Provider Response, M. Gunnell
Chapter Fourteen: Stories of Shanti: Culture and Karma
Shanti’s Story, A. Z. Doorenbos
A Cultural Response, E. E. Chapleski
An Ethical Response, D. E. Gelfand
A Narrative Response, R. Raspa
Chapter Fifteen: Stories of Three Veterans: A Spectrum of Palliation
Three Veterans’ Stories, R. Zalenski
Richard’s Story
Moses’ Story
George’s Story
A Provider Response, J. W. Finn
A Family Response, T. Kovach
A Communication/Information Response, K. M. Meert
Chapter Sixteen: Boundaries and Bridges