Voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED) is a widely-available yet relatively unknown end-of-life choice utilized throughout human history by terminally ill people. In this short but comprehensive guidebook, novelist Kate Christie details the steps her family took when her mother Jane chose to die by VSED to escape the late stages of Alzheimer's disease.In clear, concise language, Christie--a former technical writer--provides an actionable plan for anyone considering hastening their own death, emphasizing the importance of planning, palliative care (including medication to ease the dying process), and a broad support network. She also describes what to expect from each stage of the VSED process and highlights the challenges and unexpected gifts of accompanying her dying mother on her final journey.As Christie notes, a peaceful death free of suffering like the one her mother achieved via VSED is possible--but only with planning, perseverance, and the support of a trusted team.