Time to Go

In 2017, Susie Kennaway requested her son Guy to end her life. At 88 years old with an older and frail husband, Susie wished to avoid slipping into a state of infantile catatonia. Her son immediately began taking notes, which led to the creation of "Time to Go." The book serves as a guide for those considering the benefits of assisted dying, a portrait of a mother-son relationship, and a sympathetic account of old age. It provides a roadmap through the complex moral, legal, emotional, intellectual, and practical issues that senior generations face when deciding how they want to leave this world. As Susie and Guy discussed the details of her final exit, their strained relationship improved as they confronted the reality of what they were planning together. Many elderly people, like Susie, have made it clear that they wish to die in a way and at a time of their own choosing.