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When Breath Becomes Air

Pulitzer Prize Finalist

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

**#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
... En savoir plus
The American Way of Death Revisited

par Jessica Mitford ...

Only the scathing wit and searching intelligence of Jessica Mitford could turn an exposé of the American funeral industry into a book that is at once deadly serious and side-splittingly funny. When first published in 1963, this landmark of investigative journalism became a runaway bestseller and resulted in legislation to protect grieving families from the unscrupulous sales practices of those in ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $14.99 CAD

Only the scathing wit and searching intelligence of Jessica Mitford could turn an exposé of the American funeral industry into a book that is at once deadly serious and side-splittingly funny. When first published in 1963, this landmark of investigative journalism became a runaway bestseller and resulted in legislation to protect grieving families from the unscrupulous sales practices of those in
... En savoir plus
À la vie, à la mort

par Marcia Pilote ...

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On dit souvent lors d'une épreuve, d'un deuil ou de tout autre moment difficile :« La vie continue… »Avant, je voyais cette phrase comme une fatalité :« On n'a pas le choix, il faut continuer… » Je vois ça de façon différente à présent. Je pourrais dire que ça signifie plutôt :« La vie est forte, la vie est merveilleuse, et on a le droit de continuer. »Marcia n'a jamais eu peur de vivre, mais a ... En savoir plus

$6.99 CAD

On dit souvent lors d'une épreuve, d'un deuil ou de tout autre moment difficile :« La vie continue… »Avant, je voyais cette phrase comme une fatalité :« On n'a pas le choix, il faut continuer… » Je vois ça de façon différente à présent. Je pourrais dire que ça signifie plutôt :« La vie est forte, la vie est merveilleuse, et on a le droit de continuer. »Marcia n'a jamais eu peur de vivre, mais a
... En savoir plus
Before the Dawn

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

par 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... ... En savoir plus

$4.99 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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Experiencing the Next World Now

par Michael Grosso, Ph.D. ...

From the scientific underground of psychic research comes a stunning report on the evidence for life after death. But all the proof in the world is nothing when compared to actual experience with the place beyond. This book takes the reader to the next level -- and offers a more personal kind of journey. If there is a "next world," it must be nearby, and the path leads through the gateways of our ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

From the scientific underground of psychic research comes a stunning report on the evidence for life after death. But all the proof in the world is nothing when compared to actual experience with the place beyond. This book takes the reader to the next level -- and offers a more personal kind of journey. If there is a "next world," it must be nearby, and the path leads through the gateways of our
... En savoir plus
Blood Beneath My Feet

The Journey of a Southern Death Investigator

par Joseph Scott Morgan ...

Have you ever been locked in a cooler with piles of decomposing humans for so long that you had to shave all the hair off your body in order to get rid of the smell? Joseph Scott Morgan did. Have you ever lit a Marlboro from the ignited gas of a bloated dead man's belly? Joseph Scott Morgan has. Have you ever wept over a dead dog while not giving a shit about the dead owner laying next him? Morgan ... En savoir plus

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Have you ever been locked in a cooler with piles of decomposing humans for so long that you had to shave all the hair off your body in order to get rid of the smell? Joseph Scott Morgan did. Have you ever lit a Marlboro from the ignited gas of a bloated dead man's belly? Joseph Scott Morgan has. Have you ever wept over a dead dog while not giving a shit about the dead owner laying next him? Morgan
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On Death and Dying

par Elisabeth Kübler-Ross ...

Fifty years after its original publication, a commemorative edition with a new introduction and updated resources section of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s beloved, groundbreaking classic on the five stages of grief.One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Kübler-Ross’s famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Fifty years after its original publication, a commemorative edition with a new introduction and updated resources section of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s beloved, groundbreaking classic on the five stages of grief.One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Kübler-Ross’s famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and
... En savoir plus
Death on Earth

Adventures in Evolution and Mortality

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

And Other Lessons from the Crematory

par 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, ... En savoir plus

$17.49 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,
... En savoir plus
Somebody I Used to Know

A Memoir

par Wendy Mitchell ...

“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 AliceWendy Mitchell had a busy job with the British National Health Service, raised her two daughters alone, and spent her weekends running and climbing mountains. Then, slowly, a mist settled deep inside the mind she once knew so well, blurring the ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

“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 AliceWendy Mitchell had a busy job with the British National Health Service, raised her two daughters alone, and spent her weekends running and climbing mountains. Then, slowly, a mist settled deep inside the mind she once knew so well, blurring the
... En savoir plus
Between Two Kingdoms

A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

par 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, ... En savoir plus

$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,
... En savoir plus
The Good Death

An Exploration of Dying in America

par Ann Neumann ...

Following the death of her father, journalist and hospice volunteer Ann Neumann sets out to examine what it means to die well in the United States.When Ann Neumann’s father was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she left her job and moved back to her hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She became his full-time caregiver—cooking, cleaning, and administering medications. When her father died, ... En savoir plus

$25.59 CAD

Following the death of her father, journalist and hospice volunteer Ann Neumann sets out to examine what it means to die well in the United States.When Ann Neumann’s father was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, she left her job and moved back to her hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She became his full-time caregiver—cooking, cleaning, and administering medications. When her father died,
... En savoir plus
The Rooms of Heaven

A Memoir

par Mary Allen ...

**A riveting memoir that explores the uncharted territory between passion and addiction, grief and madness, this world and the next."A love story, a memoir, a haunting tale of grief and healing" —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 angels around him, like "a disturbance in the air, a sound just beyond ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

**A riveting memoir that explores the uncharted territory between passion and addiction, grief and madness, this world and the next."A love story, a memoir, a haunting tale of grief and healing" —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 angels around him, like "a disturbance in the air, a sound just beyond
... En savoir plus
Overcoming Grief 2nd Edition

A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques

par Sue Morris ...

Reassuring and helpful strategies to guide you through your griefGrief is a natural reaction to loss, but in some cases it can be devastating, causing a loss of direction which can impact our relationships and work.This practical guide will help you to regain a sense of control and offers tried and tested strategies for adjusting to life without your spouse, friend or family member.Relentless ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Reassuring and helpful strategies to guide you through your griefGrief is a natural reaction to loss, but in some cases it can be devastating, causing a loss of direction which can impact our relationships and work.This practical guide will help you to regain a sense of control and offers tried and tested strategies for adjusting to life without your spouse, friend or family member.Relentless
... En savoir plus
In My Time of Dying

How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife

par Sebastian Junger ...

“An uplifting book because Junger is in awe of what it means to be alive.”—Winnipeg Free PressA near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect StormFor years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger travelled to front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $11.99 CAD

“An uplifting book because Junger is in awe of what it means to be alive.”—Winnipeg Free PressA near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect StormFor years as an award-winning war reporter, Sebastian Junger travelled to front lines and frequently put his life at risk. And yet the closest he ever came
... En savoir plus
Grief Diaries

Loss of a Spouse

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
The Immortalization Commission

Science and the Strange Quest to Cheat Death

par 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 ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $13.99 CAD Maintenant $11.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
the Light

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

‘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
... En savoir plus
Being Mortal

Medicine and What Matters in the End

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
A Widow's Story

A Memoir

par Joyce Carol Oates ...

Unlike anything Joyce Carol Oates has written before, A Widow’s Story is the universally acclaimed author’s poignant, intimate memoir about the unexpected death of Raymond Smith, her husband of forty-six years, and its wrenching, surprising aftermath. A recent recipient of National Book Critics Circle Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award, Oates, whose novels (Blonde, The Gravedigger’s Daughter, ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Unlike anything Joyce Carol Oates has written before, A Widow’s Story is the universally acclaimed author’s poignant, intimate memoir about the unexpected death of Raymond Smith, her husband of forty-six years, and its wrenching, surprising aftermath. A recent recipient of National Book Critics Circle Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award, Oates, whose novels (Blonde, The Gravedigger’s Daughter,
... En savoir plus
Home Safe

A Memoir of End-of-Life Care During Covid-19

par Mitchell Consky ...

During a pandemic lockdown full of pyjama dance parties, life talks, and final goodbyes, a family helps a father die with dignity.In April 2020, journalist Mitchell Consky received bad news: his father was diagnosed with a rare and terminal cancer, with less than two months to live. Suddenly, he and his extended family — many of them healthcare workers — were tasked with reconciling the social ... En savoir plus

$8.99 CAD

During a pandemic lockdown full of pyjama dance parties, life talks, and final goodbyes, a family helps a father die with dignity.In April 2020, journalist Mitchell Consky received bad news: his father was diagnosed with a rare and terminal cancer, with less than two months to live. Suddenly, he and his extended family — many of them healthcare workers — were tasked with reconciling the social
... En savoir plus
Four Funerals and a Wedding

Resilience in a Time of Grief

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
Understanding Death

Ideas of Self and the Afterlife in Religions of the World

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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
... En savoir plus
The Denial of Death

par Ernest Becker ...

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Denial of Death explores how people and cultures around the world have reacted to the concept of death from celebrated cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life’s work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker’s brilliant and impassioned answer to the “why” of human existence. In bold contrast to the ... En savoir plus

$22.50 CAD

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Denial of Death explores how people and cultures around the world have reacted to the concept of death from celebrated cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and the culmination of a life’s work, The Denial of Death is Ernest Becker’s brilliant and impassioned answer to the “why” of human existence. In bold contrast to the
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