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Like most of us, Mark Wakely had always put death in the too-hard basket. Around death he was painfully awkward, strangely self-conscious: death-shy. He was curiously distanced from his own parents' deaths. Thirty years later, he went on a journey to confront one of the most intensely personal yet universal experiences: our own mortality. With Mark as our guide, we are introduced to morticians and embalmers, rabbis and doctors, coffin makers and gravediggers.

Immerse yourself in the poignant exploration of grief, loss, and the deep valleys of the human experience as suggested by the title "Hours of Sorrow." This podcast offers a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into themes of sorrow, resilience, and the healing power of words. Each episode showcases a unique narrative that captures the essence of mourning and reflection, inviting listeners to navigate the complexities of their own emotions. From lyrical poetry to heartfelt prose, these stories illuminate the struggles of those facing illness, depression, and bereavement, providing ...

After a party of Oxford students arrives in town for a camping trip before a Himalayan expedition, one of the group seeks out an illegal high and is violently assaulted. However, these students are well connected, and this brings further unexpected problems for Daley. Ultimately, he and Scott will discover crimes as disturbing in nature as anything they have ever confronted.

Dive into the emotional depths of Goethes classic novel, where unrequited love, despair, and the struggles of youth intertwine. Follow Werthers poignant journey as he navigates the complexities of passion and identity in a world that feels both beautiful and unbearably painful.

Strength After Sorrow: Being a Victor, Not a Victim explores what it means to find strength when life breaks your heart. Host Jeff Sandman shares his journey through grief, faith, and personal transformation after the loss of his son Dylan. Each episode blends real conversations, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone walking through hardship. If you’re looking for connection, healing, and a reminder that God still brings purpose from pain, this podcast is for you.

'Compulsively readable' New York Times 'Utterly original' Alberto Manguel In the small and the insignificant - that's where life hides, that's where it builds its nest. Our unnamed narrator is not well. He suffers from attacks of 'pathological empathy', which cause him to wander unbidden into...

On May 9, 2019, William Lloyd's son took his own life. William went from wanting to jump in the grave with his son to living a life of joy, meaning and purpose. William realized how much trouble men have with grief and mourning. The show is dedicated to stories of what God did for them during the most difficult time in their life.

Step into the haunting world of Marie Corellis 1895 Faustian novel, where we follow Geoffrey Tempest, a once-starving writer whose life takes a dramatic turn with a massive inheritance and the enigmatic friendship of Prince Lucio Rimanez, a figure shrouded in mystery. As Geoffrey ascends the social ladder, marrying the daughter of an Earl and basking in the envy of high society, his fortunes begin to unravel, revealing the true nature of his newfound companion. Faced with a pivotal choice, Geoffrey must confront the dark forces at play and decide who his true master really is. - Summary by ...

Haiti’s sorrows and tears is about highlighting past, and current facts that have potentially affected the current national crisis.

A groundbreaking exploration of grief and racial trauma through the eyes of a Black end-of-life caregiver. Most of us understand grief as sorrow experienced after a loss--the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a change in life circumstance. Breeshia Wade approaches grief as...

An embodied guide to being with grief individually and in community—practical exercises, decolonized rituals, and Earth-based medicines for healing and processing loss We live in a culture that suppresses our ability to truly feel our grief—deeply, safely, and on our own terms. But each...

In 1963, Philip Hodges was born, the seventh of eight children, inflicted with Cerebral Palsy. Thanks to the loving devotion of their parents, who saw Philip as a gift and not a burden, the author and his siblings experienced the power of love, devotion, and acceptance that forever changed their lives.