A Matter of Death and Life
Love, Loss and What Matters in the End
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Pam Ward
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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.
©2021 Irvin Yalom and Marilyn Yalom (P)2021 Hachette Audio UKListeners also enjoyed...
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Critic reviews
"Illuminating and vivid, a beautiful examination of the consolation of a life well-lived, and 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)
"Wise, beautiful, heartbreaking, raw." (The Times)
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- Pamela
- 09-05-24
Realistic
I felt sad and cried many times, but death comes with life, and it is important to understand the stages of mourning.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-12-21
Fantastic book
Absolutely stunning. Loved it so much. Deep and very eye openning story. I can not wait to listen to an another book from Irvin or Marilyn Yalom
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- MARCELA OROZCO SANCHEZ
- 08-14-21
Vale la pena
Muy conmovedora historia. Vale mucho la pena. lo recomiendo. La narración clara y apropiada. Muy bueno.
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- Marius Wert Ramos
- 07-02-21
WOW!!!
Another masterpiece by Dr. Yalom,(coauthired by his wife, Marilyn) beautifuly written, great audio. Real! Deep! Thank you once again, Dr. Yalom(and Marilyn), for this dark, nevertheless beautiful and powerfull book! I hope that I can still ser you publishing these wonderfull books in the future!
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- Renske Esterhuyse
- 04-21-21
Wonderful Work
Even in their most private life affairs, Irvine and Marilyn does not miss the opportunity to be of help to others in dealing with death. What a privilege to be a part of the most intimate life and love story of Marilyn and Irvine Yalom....
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- Abeer
- 03-19-24
The story
Very interesting touching story of love, death, loss, and trying to moving on. Got me to search more about the authors.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-12-21
Deeply touching
This book is very intimate and profound, and has shed light into Irvin's private life. It is written with such honesty that empathizing with his grief is not hard.
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- Chestertoni
- 06-26-21
Das schönste Buch von Yalom
Für mich sein schönstes, offenstes und persönlichstes Buch. A Matter of Death and Life Yalom
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- Andrei
- 01-22-23
Personal story of death
The book will be more interesting for those who is fond of Irvin and Marilyn personally, as there is much recallings of their life, friends and works. I was expecting more of universal approach though.
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