Simon Boas’ ‘inspirational’ book A Beginner’s Guide to Dying is published posthumously

Simon Boas’ ‘inspirational’ book A Beginner’s Guide to Dying is published posthumously 
Jersey Evening Post; by Rod McLoughlin; 9/13/24 
Friends and family of the late Simon Boas gathered ... to celebrate the posthumous publication of his book, A Beginner’s Guide to Dying. The former Jersey Overseas Aid chief executive – who died from throat cancer on 15 July at the age of 47 – spent his last months developing into a book ideas first explored in articles for the Jersey Evening Post. Described by the Daily Mail as “an inspirational paean to the joy of life”, Mr Boas’ words reached a huge audience after they were reprinted in the national press and broadcast on the BBC’s Today programme. A proportion of the proceeds are being donated to the African Palliative Care Association and the International Children’s Palliative Care Network. Mr Boas’ inspiring writings in the face of his terminal diagnosis saw him awarded the Bailiff’s Silver Medal in May. Shortly before his death, he also received a personal letter from the King and Queen ahead of their visit to Jersey.
Editor's note: This follows up the inspirational story we posted on July 8, 2024, 'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death. This book is available on Amazon in book, Kindle, and Audible formats.