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When Breath Becomes Air

Pulitzer Prize Finalist

by Paul Kalanithi ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLDThis inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?**“Unmissable . . . Finishing this book and then forgetting about it is simply not an option.”—Janet Maslin, The ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLDThis inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?**“Unmissable . . . Finishing this book and then forgetting about it is simply not an option.”—Janet Maslin, The
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All the Living and the Dead

From Embalmers to Executioners, an Exploration of the People Who Have Made Death Their Life's Work

by Hayley Campbell ...

A deeply compelling exploration of the death industry and the people—morticians, detectives, crime scene cleaners, embalmers, executioners—who work in it and what led them there.We are surrounded by death. It is in our news, our nursery rhymes, our true-crime podcasts. Yet from a young age, we are told that death is something to be feared. How are we supposed to know what we’re so afraid of, when ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

A deeply compelling exploration of the death industry and the people—morticians, detectives, crime scene cleaners, embalmers, executioners—who work in it and what led them there.We are surrounded by death. It is in our news, our nursery rhymes, our true-crime podcasts. Yet from a young age, we are told that death is something to be feared. How are we supposed to know what we’re so afraid of, when
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

And Other Lessons from the Crematory

by Caitlin Doughty ...

In this "morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly) New York Times bestseller that launched the death positive movement, a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession.Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. She cared for bodies of every color, shape, ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

In this "morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly) New York Times bestseller that launched the death positive movement, a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession.Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. She cared for bodies of every color, shape,
... Read more
Between Two Kingdoms

A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

by Suleika Jaouad ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman’s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into “normal” life—from the founder of The Isolation Journals and a subject of the Netflix documentary American SymphonyONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, The Rumpus, She Reads, ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman’s journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into “normal” life—from the founder of The Isolation Journals and a subject of the Netflix documentary American SymphonyONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, The Rumpus, She Reads,
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Why We Die

The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality

by Venki Ramakrishnan ...

"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan... ... Read more

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"Utterly fascinating." —Bill Bryson"An incredible journey." —Siddhartha Mukherjee*WINNER OF THE 2025 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PUBLISHERS PROSE AWARD FOR BEST BOOK ON BIOLOGY**2025 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD WINNER FOR SCIENCE AND COSMOLOGY*A groundbreaking exploration of the science of longevity and mortality—from Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan...
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Being Mortal

Medicine and What Matters in the End

by Atul Gawande ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER and #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“North American medicine, Being Mortal reminds us, has prepared itself for life but not for death. This is Atul Gawande’s most powerful—and moving—book.” —Malcolm GladwellFrom surgeon and bestselling author Atul Gawande, a book that has the potential to change medicine—and lives.**Being Mortal looks at the way modern medicine has changed ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER and #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“North American medicine, Being Mortal reminds us, has prepared itself for life but not for death. This is Atul Gawande’s most powerful—and moving—book.” —Malcolm GladwellFrom surgeon and bestselling author Atul Gawande, a book that has the potential to change medicine—and lives.**Being Mortal looks at the way modern medicine has changed
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Widower to Widower: Surviving the End of Your Most Important Relationship

by Fred Colby ...

The greatest fears I had during my grieving was that I was losing control, going crazy, and might make decisions that would harm me, my family, and my friends. This included suicidal thoughts which scared the hell out of me. I was desperate to find answers. Quickly, I found those answers would be hard to find, as resources for widowers are minimal and often of dubious value.In Widower to Widower, ... Read more

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The greatest fears I had during my grieving was that I was losing control, going crazy, and might make decisions that would harm me, my family, and my friends. This included suicidal thoughts which scared the hell out of me. I was desperate to find answers. Quickly, I found those answers would be hard to find, as resources for widowers are minimal and often of dubious value.In Widower to Widower,
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Before the Dawn

An absolutely heartbreaking WW2 historical romance novel perfect for spring 2023!

by Emma Pass ...

'OH MY GODDESS this book has become a new favourite... Ruby and Sam's love is addicting and heart-warming, leaving me feel the same emotions alongside them through every bump in the road. Their love was so enchanting and strong' @haleyyneal, 5 starsA gripping story of love and hope in the face of war, perfect for fans of Ellie Midwood, Lorna Cook and Catherine Hokin!*Destiny brought... ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

'OH MY GODDESS this book has become a new favourite... Ruby and Sam's love is addicting and heart-warming, leaving me feel the same emotions alongside them through every bump in the road. Their love was so enchanting and strong' @haleyyneal, 5 starsA gripping story of love and hope in the face of war, perfect for fans of Ellie Midwood, Lorna Cook and Catherine Hokin!*Destiny brought...
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Exhumed

Unearthing the History of the American Vampire

by Aaron Mahnke ...

An engrossing and macabre exploration of the folklore and early medical practices that led to the New England Vampire Panic in the 1890s, from critically acclaimed podcaster and bestselling author Aaron Mahnke.What would drive a man to exhume the body of his daughter and remove her heart? That question has haunted Aaron Mahnke, creator and host of the award-winning podcast Lore. Fueled by a decade ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

An engrossing and macabre exploration of the folklore and early medical practices that led to the New England Vampire Panic in the 1890s, from critically acclaimed podcaster and bestselling author Aaron Mahnke.What would drive a man to exhume the body of his daughter and remove her heart? That question has haunted Aaron Mahnke, creator and host of the award-winning podcast Lore. Fueled by a decade
... Read more
Death on Earth

Adventures in Evolution and Mortality

by Mr Jules Howard ...

There is nothing more life-affirming than understanding death in all its forms.Natural selection depends on death; little would evolve without it. Every animal on Earth is shaped by its presence and fashioned by its spectre. We are all survivors of starvation, drought, volcanic eruptions, meteorites, plagues, parasites, predators, freak weather events, tussles and scraps, and our bodies are shaped ... Read more

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There is nothing more life-affirming than understanding death in all its forms.Natural selection depends on death; little would evolve without it. Every animal on Earth is shaped by its presence and fashioned by its spectre. We are all survivors of starvation, drought, volcanic eruptions, meteorites, plagues, parasites, predators, freak weather events, tussles and scraps, and our bodies are shaped
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Reliquia

Translated by Unai Velasco ...

by Pol Guasch ...

Un libro delicado, sobrio y vital sobre los vínculos familiares, la ausencia y la escritura. Una elegía fulgurante.Diez años después de la muerte de su padre, el narrador de este libro decide escribirla. Con la sombra del suicidio privándole del duelo, se pregunta: ¿es posible encontrar las palabras de una despedida que no se produjo? Así, este relato personal e íntimo se convierte en una búsqueda ... Read more

$20.53 CAD

Un libro delicado, sobrio y vital sobre los vínculos familiares, la ausencia y la escritura. Una elegía fulgurante.Diez años después de la muerte de su padre, el narrador de este libro decide escribirla. Con la sombra del suicidio privándole del duelo, se pregunta: ¿es posible encontrar las palabras de una despedida que no se produjo? Así, este relato personal e íntimo se convierte en una búsqueda
... Read more
Cracked, Not Broken

Surviving and Thriving After a Suicide Attempt

by Kevin Hines ...

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures to define a modern city. Yet, for author Kevin Hines the bridge is not merely a marker of a place or a time. Instead, the bridge marks the beginning of his remarkable story. At 19 years old, Kevin attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge - a distance which took four seconds to fall. Recently diagnosed ... Read more

$57.99 CAD

The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most recognizable structures to define a modern city. Yet, for author Kevin Hines the bridge is not merely a marker of a place or a time. Instead, the bridge marks the beginning of his remarkable story. At 19 years old, Kevin attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge - a distance which took four seconds to fall. Recently diagnosed
... Read more
Over Our Dead Bodies:

Undertakers Lift the Lid

by Kenneth McKenzie, Todd Harra ...

Discover a more lighthearted side of the funeral industry in this collection of real-life stories from the authors of Mortuary Confidential.Not knowing what to do, I sat on the church steps and waited. As the gravity of my failure began to well up in me, I began to cry . . . I Had Lost The Hearse!Funerals and the all the things that accompany them are traditionally somber, contemplative events in ... Read more

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Discover a more lighthearted side of the funeral industry in this collection of real-life stories from the authors of Mortuary Confidential.Not knowing what to do, I sat on the church steps and waited. As the gravity of my failure began to well up in me, I began to cry . . . I Had Lost The Hearse!Funerals and the all the things that accompany them are traditionally somber, contemplative events in
... Read more
The Rooms of Heaven

A Memoir

by Mary Allen ...

**A riveting personal account of falling in love with a man struggling with addiction and, after his death, becoming consumed by the belief that he can still be reached."A love story, a memoir, a haunting tale of grief and healing. This book is all that and more." —Chicago Tribune**When Mary Allen falls in love with Jim Beaman, she doesn't know he has a drug problem, but she does sense demons and ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

**A riveting personal account of falling in love with a man struggling with addiction and, after his death, becoming consumed by the belief that he can still be reached."A love story, a memoir, a haunting tale of grief and healing. This book is all that and more." —Chicago Tribune**When Mary Allen falls in love with Jim Beaman, she doesn't know he has a drug problem, but she does sense demons and
... Read more
Grief Diaries

Loss of a Spouse

by Lynda Cheldelin Fell, Mary Lee Robinson, Kristi Smith ...

When one loses a spouse, whether young or old, the emotional aftermath can take our breath away. The journey is sometimes a tumultuous one that challenges our fears, friendships, and even our future. While each loss is as unique as one’s own fingerprint, and grief tools aren’t one-size-fits-all, it’s important to know you are not alone. Grief Diaries: Loss of a Spouse is like your own portable ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

When one loses a spouse, whether young or old, the emotional aftermath can take our breath away. The journey is sometimes a tumultuous one that challenges our fears, friendships, and even our future. While each loss is as unique as one’s own fingerprint, and grief tools aren’t one-size-fits-all, it’s important to know you are not alone. Grief Diaries: Loss of a Spouse is like your own portable
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The Story of a Heart

Two Families, One Heart, and the Medical Miracle that Saved a Child's Life

by Rachel Clarke ...

Winner of the Women**’s Prize for Nonfiction | Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize**An unforgettable and inspiring true story of how one family’s grief transformed into a lifesaving gift—written by a bestselling author and palliative care doctor.The first of our organs to form and the last to die, the heart is both a simple pump and the symbol of what makes us human; as long as it continues ... Read more

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Winner of the Women**’s Prize for Nonfiction | Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize**An unforgettable and inspiring true story of how one family’s grief transformed into a lifesaving gift—written by a bestselling author and palliative care doctor.The first of our organs to form and the last to die, the heart is both a simple pump and the symbol of what makes us human; as long as it continues
... Read more
The Immortalization Commission

Science and the Strange Quest to Cheat Death

by John Gray ...

A great philosopher will change the way you think about your life.For most of human history, religion provided a clear explanation of life and death. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries new ideas — from psychiatry to evolution to Communist — seemed to suggest that our fate was now in our own hands. We would ourselves become God.This is the theme of a remarkable new book by one of the ... Read more

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A great philosopher will change the way you think about your life.For most of human history, religion provided a clear explanation of life and death. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries new ideas — from psychiatry to evolution to Communist — seemed to suggest that our fate was now in our own hands. We would ourselves become God.This is the theme of a remarkable new book by one of the
... Read more
the Light

by Jim Alexander ...

‘the Light’ explores a world where you wake up and know this is the day you die. How would such a world shape the way we think, our views on each other and society, how we conduct our personal and financial affairs; how we live and how we will die?On a daily basis, people are required to take the Light; a device that ascertains whether this will be their last day. Between investigating this new ... Read more

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‘the Light’ explores a world where you wake up and know this is the day you die. How would such a world shape the way we think, our views on each other and society, how we conduct our personal and financial affairs; how we live and how we will die?On a daily basis, people are required to take the Light; a device that ascertains whether this will be their last day. Between investigating this new
... Read more
Energy Never Dies: The Quantum Case for the Afterlife

by Elias Verdan ...

Energy cannot be created. Energy cannot be destroyed. This is not belief, not speculation, not comforting fiction — it is the first law of thermodynamics, one of the most rigorously tested principles in the history of science. Your brain runs on electricity. Your thoughts, memories, and sense of self are, in the most literal terms physics allows, patterns of energy. So what happens to that energy ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Energy cannot be created. Energy cannot be destroyed. This is not belief, not speculation, not comforting fiction — it is the first law of thermodynamics, one of the most rigorously tested principles in the history of science. Your brain runs on electricity. Your thoughts, memories, and sense of self are, in the most literal terms physics allows, patterns of energy. So what happens to that energy
... Read more
Death

by Shelly Kagan ...

Series series The Open Yale Courses Series
There is one thing we can be sure of: we are all going to die. But once we accept that fact, the questions begin. In this thought-provoking book, philosophy professor Shelly Kagan examines the myriad questions that arise when we confront the meaning of mortality. Do we have reason to believe in the existence of immortal souls? Should we accept an account according to which people are just material ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

There is one thing we can be sure of: we are all going to die. But once we accept that fact, the questions begin. In this thought-provoking book, philosophy professor Shelly Kagan examines the myriad questions that arise when we confront the meaning of mortality. Do we have reason to believe in the existence of immortal souls? Should we accept an account according to which people are just material
... Read more
Four Funerals and a Wedding

Resilience in a Time of Grief

by Jill Smolowe ...

When journalist Jill Smolowe buried her husband, sister, mother, and mother-in-law in the space of seventeen months, she assumed that it was only a matter of time before she fell apart. That’s what all the movies and memoirs say will happen, after all. But when she never “lost it”—and when friends began to insist that her strength was amazing and unusual—she began to think there might be something ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

When journalist Jill Smolowe buried her husband, sister, mother, and mother-in-law in the space of seventeen months, she assumed that it was only a matter of time before she fell apart. That’s what all the movies and memoirs say will happen, after all. But when she never “lost it”—and when friends began to insist that her strength was amazing and unusual—she began to think there might be something
... Read more
Understanding Death

Ideas of Self and the Afterlife in Religions of the World

by Angela Sumegi ...

What is death?How can we respond to death?Why must we die?Where do we go from here?Do we go anywhere?Understanding Death offers a thorough introduction to the views and practices of various religions regarding death and life after death. Drawing on examples from Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Shamanic traditions, this student-oriented textbook explores how different conceptions of the ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

What is death?How can we respond to death?Why must we die?Where do we go from here?Do we go anywhere?Understanding Death offers a thorough introduction to the views and practices of various religions regarding death and life after death. Drawing on examples from Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Buddhist, and Shamanic traditions, this student-oriented textbook explores how different conceptions of the
... Read more
The Handbook of LGBTQIA-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care

by Kimberly D. Acquaviva ...

First place winner, 2024 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award in Palliative Care and HospiceHospice and palliative care professionals are experts at caring for individuals and families experiencing serious or life-limiting illnesses. Not everyone feels safe seeking out their expertise, however: LGBTQIA+ people may be deterred from seeking support because of barriers—both overt and ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

First place winner, 2024 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award in Palliative Care and HospiceHospice and palliative care professionals are experts at caring for individuals and families experiencing serious or life-limiting illnesses. Not everyone feels safe seeking out their expertise, however: LGBTQIA+ people may be deterred from seeking support because of barriers—both overt and
... Read more
Radical Acts of Love

Twenty Conversations to Inspire Hope at the End of Life

by Janie Brown ...

"With Radical Acts of Love, Janie Brown demonstrates the power of a book to transform, in fact to turn things upside down. She turns death into life, despair into hope, sorrow into joy, and pain into love with these twenty astonishing encounters with the dying. We all know somewhere in the back of our minds that a deeper understanding and acceptance of death is supposed to release us into an even ... Read more

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"With Radical Acts of Love, Janie Brown demonstrates the power of a book to transform, in fact to turn things upside down. She turns death into life, despair into hope, sorrow into joy, and pain into love with these twenty astonishing encounters with the dying. We all know somewhere in the back of our minds that a deeper understanding and acceptance of death is supposed to release us into an even
... Read more

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