FL - Terri Schiavo Court Case

[Jules]

I personally would have done what Michael did... He did all he could for his wife... Her parents, like anyones want to believe and hold on forever... What kind of life did Terri have? I am 24 and i had a living will drawn up about 3 years ago. I have also told my family my wishes, but i also have it in legal document form.

Good for you AH. We've done the same thing. Not something you want to have to think about, but best to be prepared and have things taken care of shoudl something happen.

 

[Jules]

Oh Lisa..... :silenced:

Schiavo's family announces books

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings are writing a book about their struggle in the epic end-of-life case that divided the country and captured the attention of everyone from the Pope John Paul II to President Bush.

The yet untitled memoir by parents Bob and Mary Schindler, brother Bobby Schindler and sister Suzanne Vitadamo will be published by in March to coincide with the first anniversary of the death of the brain-damaged woman, whose feeding tube was removed after her husband, Michael Schiavo, won a court order to do so.

"This book is the moving story of an ordinary family caught up in extraordinary circumstances," Jamie Raab, senior vice president and publisher at Warner Books, said Tuesday. Warner Books is a division of Time Warner, as is CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/books/09/28/schiavo.book.ap/index.html

 

[Gabby]

Oh Lisa..... :silenced:

Schiavo's family announces books

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings are writing a book about their struggle in the epic end-of-life case that divided the country and captured the attention of everyone from the Pope John Paul II to President Bush.

The yet untitled memoir by parents Bob and Mary Schindler, brother Bobby Schindler and sister Suzanne Vitadamo will be published by in March to coincide with the first anniversary of the death of the brain-damaged woman, whose feeding tube was removed after her husband, Michael Schiavo, won a court order to do so.

"This book is the moving story of an ordinary family caught up in extraordinary circumstances," Jamie Raab, senior vice president and publisher at Warner Books, said Tuesday. Warner Books is a division of Time Warner, as is CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/books/09/28/schiavo.book.ap/index.html

This is one book that I would love to read...

 

[Jules]

This is one book that I would love to read...

I'd say I'd loan you my copy, but I won't be buying it. :angel:

For the record, I won't be buying Michael's or Fuhrman's either. :snooty: :silenced:

 

[Gabby]

I'd say I'd loan you my copy, but I won't be buying it. :angel:

For the record, I won't be buying Michael's or Fuhrman's either. :snooty: :silenced:

That's ok Jules.... my bd. is in April Looks like it will go on my BD list.

 

[lisag]

Oh Lisa..... :silenced:

Schiavo's family announces books

TAMPA, Florida (AP) -- Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings are writing a book about their struggle in the epic end-of-life case that divided the country and captured the attention of everyone from the Pope John Paul II to President Bush.

The yet untitled memoir by parents Bob and Mary Schindler, brother Bobby Schindler and sister Suzanne Vitadamo will be published by in March to coincide with the first anniversary of the death of the brain-damaged woman, whose feeding tube was removed after her husband, Michael Schiavo, won a court order to do so.

"This book is the moving story of an ordinary family caught up in extraordinary circumstances," Jamie Raab, senior vice president and publisher at Warner Books, said Tuesday. Warner Books is a division of Time Warner, as is CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/books/09/28/schiavo.book.ap/index.html

Good for them !!

Jules, you dont want to fight already, do you ?? :banghead:

 

[Jules]

Jules, you dont want to fight already, do you ?? :banghead:

I busted out laughing when I came across that article this morning. :laugh: I just knew you'd comment! :slap:

:crazy:

Nope, no fighting. I'm gonna do this :silenced:

 

[lisag]

I busted out laughing when I came across that article this morning. :laugh: I just knew you'd comment! :slap:

:crazy:

Nope, no fighting. I'm gonna do this :silenced:

You like taunting me don't you !! :crazy:

Silly girl !!

 

[Ntegrity]

I'd like to read the Schindler family's book and will probably buy it. I'd also like to read Schiavo's book but refuse to spend a plug nickel on it.

 

[Gabby]

I'd like to read the Schindler family's book and will probably buy it. I'd also like to read Schiavo's book but refuse to spend a plug nickel on it.

Ditto

 

[Jules]

You like taunting me don't you !! :crazy:

Silly girl !!

 

[Details]

I'm not interested in what the Schindlers have to say - except maybe as a psychological/sociological study of what went wrong with them.

I don't know that I'll read Schiavo's book - but I'll buy it. I hope he makes a ton of money - not that it'll pay for what was done to him - but it's something anyway.

 

[lisag]

I'm not interested in what the Schindlers have to say - except maybe as a psychological/sociological study of what went wrong with them.

I don't know that I'll read Schiavo's book - but I'll buy it. I hope he makes a ton of money - not that it'll pay for what was done to him - but it's something anyway.

Yea, poor Michael.... :doh: :bang:

Ok.. Backing out of this thread now....

 

[Jules]

Ok.. Backing out of this thread now....

Leaving with ya! :silenced: :silenced: :silenced:

 

[jannuncutt]

I'm not interested in what the Schindlers have to say - except maybe as a psychological/sociological study of what went wrong with them.

I don't know that I'll read Schiavo's book - but I'll buy it. I hope he makes a ton of money - not that it'll pay for what was done to him - but it's something anyway.

I am on the same page - with you. We already know the Schlinders side of the story. What could possibly be new? Schiavo was certainly villianized. IMO, he did the right thing, and he did it with class. I will probably read his book.

 

[Jules]

IMO, he did the right thing, and he did it with class.

:clap: :clap:

 

[Marthatex]

This is a case people will never agree on.

I might read his book simply because he didn't say much and I'd like to know if it gives us any more information. I probably wouldn't want to pay for it tho', maybe it'll be in the library. I doubt that either book would be too objective.

The document needed is: Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates.

It is as much a contract with your physician as with your family members - just lets everyone know your medical wishes in case of terminal or irreversible condition.

They say everyone should have one, and your physician should have a copy on file.

 

[lisag]

:clap: :clap:

:razz: :sick:

 

[Jules]

:slap: :snooty:

:razz: :sick:

 

[Lili]

IMO Michael did the right thing. I hope he can move on with his life now in peace.

IMO Terri did not die a painful death of "thirst." She died of dehydration and was not in pain. I watch as my m-i-l passed away recently under similar circumstances. She died peacefully as she slept.