The uncharted terrain of death -- The dawning awareness of death and its impact on the developing child -- The effects of death anxiety in everyday life -- Literal and symbolic defenses against death anxiety -- Microsuicide : death of the spirit -- The basic defense against death anxiety : the fantasy bond -- Separation theory, the voice, and voice therapy -- Challenging defenses that interfere with living fully -- The value of psychotherapy -- Facing death with equanimity and appropriate feelings -- Learning to love -- Dimensions of a meaningful life -- My life and legacy / Robert W. Firestone