Showing titles in Death & Dying

In his first book, author Jason Smith explores the depravity and desperation required to maintain an opiate addiction so fierce, he finds himself jumping continents to avoid jail time and learns the hard way that some demons cannot be outrun. While teaching in Europe, he meets a prostitute who secures drugs for him at the dangerous price of helping out the Russian Mafia; in China he gets his Percocet and Xanax fixes but terrifies a crowd of children and parents at his job in the process.

In this groundbreaking book, Anita Hannig brings us into the lives of ordinary Americans who go to extraordinary lengths to set the terms of their own death. Faced with a terminal diagnosis and unbearable suffering, they decide to seek medical assistance in dying—a legal option now available to one in five Americans. The Day I Die tackles one of the most urgent social issues of our time: how to restore dignity and meaning to the dying process in the age of high-tech medicine. 

Bloomsbury presents All the Living and the Dead written and read by Hayley Campbell. A gentle book and, like death itself, sometimes an unexpectedly kind one' Neil Gaiman 'This is an absorbing and important book, seeking out stories so many shy away from and telling them with such respect...

In Denying to the Grave, Sara Gorman and Jack Gorman explore the psychology of health science denial. Using several examples as case studies, they propose six key principles that may lead people to reject "accepted" health-related wisdom. This fully updated new edition reviews the most recent research on health science denial, offering a new chapter on how the contemporary "assault on science" waged by certain political administrations has eroded public trust in national health and science agencies.  

Tapping their personal histories and drawing on numerous interviews, authors Brook Noel and Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D., explore unexpected death and its role in the cycle of life. I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye provides survivors with a rock-steady anchor from which to weather the storm of pain and begin to rebuild their lives.

Under Idas terminale sygdomsforløb oplever Kristian Ibler en eksistentiel krise. Han føler, at han har levet sit liv på en løgn og har forsømt det, der virkelig giver mening i livet. Det gælder især jagten på en skuespillerkarriere, der kollapser fuldstændigt, da Ida dør. Han står...

A kick-in-the-pants wake-up call to start living meaningfully in light of how many Mondays you have left from longtime coach, positive psychology expert, and Penn Resilience Program instructor Jodi Wellman "Wellman poses a profound question we too often avoid: How many Mondays do you have left?...

This program is read by the author. "As a mature observer of the human condition, Marsh has audible serenity that makes listeners curious about how his story ends." - AudioFile Magazine From the bestselling neurosurgeon and author of Do No Harm, comes Henry Marsh's And Finally, an unflinching...

"Journalist Hayley Campbell explores the often hidden world of those who work closely with death, finding compassion in unexpected settings. Campbell’s British accent and matter-of-fact delivery take the listener on a tour of mortuaries, postmortem experimentation, death-mask artistry...

Step into the shadows of Victorian history to explore the haunting mourning rituals that shaped how an era faced death. For listeners craving a dark, atmospheric journey during their commute, this vivid social history brings nineteenth-century grief back to life. Wander through crowded parlors...

Face mortality with stoic calm and master mindfulness through the quiet philosophy of the medieval Japanese warrior. Whether you are navigating major life transitions or simply seeking peace in a chaotic world, this contemplative historical journey offers a sanctuary for reflection. Step away...

Step into the atmospheric history of Norse mythology and uncover the haunting reality of Viking burial rituals. Perfect for a deep-focus commute, this immersive exploration transports you to windswept shores and smoky longhouses. Experience the profound ways ancient Scandinavian societies...

Step into the haunting underworld of Mesoamerican history, where dying is not an ending but a sacred cosmic transition. Journey through immersive ancient civilizations, exploring vast temple cities and deep subterranean caves. Experience the vivid archaeological evidence that shaped indigenous...

Experience an atmospheric slice of medieval history where an outcast's daily survival confronts the reality of mortality. From the damp morning chill to the tolling evening bells, this immersive narrative transforms your daily commute into the solemn, dirt-stained world of a small European...

Step into the shadowy streets of Ancient Rome to experience the atmospheric death rituals that defined a vast empire. Perfect for a reflective evening walk or an educational commute, this captivating historical journey transports you straight to the darkened rooms and crowded cremation grounds...

Navigate the raw complexity of bereavement and emotional loss with an empathetic guide to healing and self-compassion. Whether you are mourning a sudden death, navigating a painful divorce, or surviving a chronic illness, this gentle audio companion sits beside you in the dark. It offers a...

An enchanting, highly personal tour of some of the most iconic cemeteries of the world—part travelogue, part memoir, part “excursions through death,” by the author of Our Share of Night and “queen of horror” (Los Angeles Times) “Not a travelogue so much as a grave-a-logue, Somebody...

“A profound exploration of what it means for all of us to live—and to die—with dignity and purpose.” —People “Visceral and lyrical.” —The Atlantic As the American born daughter of immigrants, Dr. Sunita Puri knew from a young age that the gulf between her parents' experiences and...

Six marriages, six heartbreaks, one shared beginning. In her forties – a widow, too young, too modern to accept the role – Becky Aikman struggled to make sense of her place in an altered world. In this transcendent and infectiously wise memoir, she explores surprising new discoveries about...

“A brave and illuminating journey inside the mind, heart, and life of a person with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.”—Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice Wendy Mitchell had a busy job with the British National Health Service, raised her two daughters alone, and spent her weekends running...