When author Bernice Simpson was thirteen years old, a lot of unexpected changes occurred that changed the direction of her life. She has come to know all those events allowed her to gain a greater understanding of her journey. In Are You Really Listening?, she shares the knowledge and the lessons she learned. Beginning with the death of her father in Simpson's teens, she reflects on her calling to serve in the medical field. Through scripture and from personal experience as a nurse, she provides firsthand insight into hospice and the process for caring for people at the end of their lives. In Are You Really Listening?, she tells some of the stories she witnessed and also provides suggestions, resources, and advice for managing a patient's end-of-life journey.