The In-Between

Why do you think Hadley decided to name her memoir The In-Between, and how did your understanding of the “in-between” shift throughout the book?

Did reading this book help to dispel any fear you might have had around death and dying? Why or why not?

How do you think the sudden death of Hadley’s childhood friend shaped her character and caregiving nature?

Have you had a loved one enter hospice care? What was your experience like? Do you think you would consider hospice care as part of your end-of-life plan? Why or why not?

What did Hadley learn while caring for her mother-in-law? How did it change her approach to her job?

Hadley starts seeing a therapist midway through the book. Have you ever been to therapy? How did Hadley’s therapist help her?

Towards the end of the book, Hadley has a disagreement with a doctor about how to manage a patient’s care. What is Hadley’s philosophy when it comes to patient care and how does it differ from the doctor’s? Who did you side with during that debate?

Of the people Hadley featured in the book, whom did you find most relatable? What part of their story resonated with you?

The In-Between introduces a variety of personal philosophies around death and dying. Which of them spoke to you the most? Have they changed how you think about life’s final chapter?

Did this book spark any additional ideas for change in your life?