A Matter of Death and Life

Yalom, Irvin D.

£16.99

Internationally renowned psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom has devoted his career to counselling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was diagnosed with cancer. In this book, Marilyn and Irvin share how they took on profound new struggles: Marilyn to die a good death, Irvin to live on without her. In alternating accounts of their last months together and Irvin’s first months alone, they offer us a rare window into coping with death and the loss of one’s beloved.

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Publish Date: 04/03/2021
ISBN: 9780349428574 Category: Tags: , ,

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‘Wise, beautiful, heartbreaking, raw’ The Times

‘A beacon of hope to all of us who will be bereaved’ Kathryn Mannix

‘An unforgettable and achingly beautiful story of enduring love’ Lori Gottleib

Internationally renowned psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom has devoted his career to counselling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was diagnosed with cancer. In A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE, Marilyn and Irvin share how they took on profound new struggles: Marilyn to die a good death, Irvin to live on without her.

In alternating accounts of their last months together and Irvin’s first months alone, they offer us a rare window into coping with death and the loss of one’s beloved. The Yaloms had rare blessings – a loving family, a beautiful home, a large circle of friends, avid readers around the world, and a long, fulfilling marriage – but they faced death as we all do. With the candour and wisdom of those who have thought deeply and loved well, they investigate universal questions of intimacy, love, and grief.

Informed by two lifetimes of experience, A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE offers poignant insights and solace to all those seeking to fight despair in the face of death, so that they can live meaningfully.

Additional information

Weight 454 g
Dimensions 236 × 162 × 26 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

240

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

616.890092 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K