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Earlier Than We Think

Christopher Smith

Reframing Hospice for Better Care, Better Lives

Hospice comes too late for most families—not by accident, but by design. This book exposes why delayed hospice referral has become normalized, how it harms patients, families, and providers, and what changes when hospice arrives earlier. Blending clinical insight with human stories, it reframes hospice as life-centered care—before it’s too late.

  Current Affairs   60,000 words   75% complete   2 publishers interested
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Update #1 - Campaign Update: We’re Officially Live! Feb. 4, 2026

I’m excited to announce that my book campaign has officially launched! Thank you to everyone who has already shown interest—your early support helps signal to publishers that this work matters.

This book tackles a reality many families don’t realize until they’re living it: hospice often comes too late—not by accident, but by design. Through clinical insight and human stories, the book reveals how delayed referral became the norm, how it harms patients, families, and care teams, and what becomes possible when hospice is introduced earlier. It reframes hospice as life-centered care, not a last-minute event.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll share updates, excerpts, and behind-the-scenes reflections from my years in hospice care and administration. If this mission resonates with you, here are a few ways you can support the campaign:

  • Pre-order a copy to help build early momentum
  • Share the campaign with friends, colleagues, or caregivers impacted by end-of-life experiences
  • Engage with the page—your comments and support help attract publisher attention

I’m deeply grateful to begin this journey with you. More updates coming soon.