It is difficult to confront death and dying. This applies to one's own death and that of a loved one, as well as to the professional engagement with dying in hospitals and care homes. What does it mean to become ill and in need of care, to seek medical assistance or to forgo it, to face death, or to accompany others on this journey? Twenty-three short stories by Ulrich Knellwolf narrate the experience of walking alongside suffering and dying. They provoke questions and intuitive responses, agreement and criticism. References to the addressed themes and guiding questions facilitate the start of a group discussion. The ethical impulses from Heinz Rüegger stand on their own and can also be read as a generally understandable introduction to the ethical considerations surrounding the issues of suffering and dying. An informative book for everyone, both personally and professionally.