"The Right to Die" by John Woodward delves into the complex and emotional landscape of euthanasia. The story follows a dedicated and compassionate doctor who navigates the ethical dilemmas surrounding end-of-life choices when a terminally ill patient seeks assistance in ending their suffering. As legal battles and moral debates unfold, the protagonist grapples with personal beliefs and societal pressures. Amidst this turmoil, relationships are tested, and deep questions about autonomy, dignity, and love emerge. Ultimately, the narrative challenges readers to reflect on the right to die with dignity in a world where life and death are often intertwined with legal and ethical constraints. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called At Issue .

This book has been graded for interest at 15-17 years.

There are 94 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2005 by Cengage Gale .

The author, John Woodward, has been a wildlife enthusiast for many years, with a particular interest in the more bizarre life-forms that flourish in the world's oceans. He has written more than 30 books and many hundreds of articles on all aspects of wildlife, earth sciences and the natural world.