The Five Invitations is a request to show up and be fully present for every aspect of your life. It sheds light on the preciousness of every moment and reminds us that the best preparation for death is forging an authentic and meaningful life, free of regret, Frank Ostaseski has sat on the precipice of death with more than a thousand people. In this book, he distills the lessons learned during those vulnerable moments about what matters most. His profound stories function as a compass in unknown territory and help us wonder and grow in wisdom and love. In this updated edition, a reading group guide encourages thoughtful and provocative discussions to help us have meaningful conversations about loss, life transitions, and the preciousness of human life with friends, loved ones, colleagues, health care teams, and spiritual communities. The guide provides powerful practices that will help us integrate The Five Invitations into our lives so, that we may gain the essential wisdom that dying has to impart to us all. Book jacket.