A husband and wife, both medical professionals, are gravely ill. Rather than living in pain and suffering, they choose to end their lives, and they turn to their son for help. Told with intensity and bare honesty, John West's account of the deaths of his brave parents is gritty and loving, frightening and illuminating, nerve–wracking and even, at times, darkly humorous. As West's story places him in one of the most difficult experiences anyone can endure, it also offers a powerful testament to the act of death by choice, and reveals the reasons why end–of–life issues are far too personal for government intrusion. The Last Goodnights points out the unnecessary pain and suffering that is often forced upon dying people and their families, and honors the choice to die with purpose and dignity. In the end, this story is not just about death—it is also about love, courage, and autonomy. Are you in favor of assisted deaths in case of terminal illnesses to allow people to die with dignity and on their own terms?