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Random House presents the audiobook edition of All That Remains by Professor Sue Black, read by the author. Sue Black confronts death every day. As Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology, she focuses on mortal remains in her lab, at burial sites, at scenes of violence, murder and...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER DAVID FAJGENBAUM NAMED TO THE 2025 TIME100 NEXT LIST “An extraordinary memoir that belongs with Atul Gawande’s writings and When Breath Becomes Air.”—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals When a young doctor is diagnosed with a rare disease...

You lost your spouse. And the world gave you a week. Maybe less. A few days of casseroles and “I’m so sorry” texts—and then back to work, school drop-off, bills, and conversations you can barely follow. Everyone moved on. Your life didn’t. Now you’re doing everything alone, answering “How are you?” when the honest response would clear the room. You’re expected to function when your routine, identity, finances, and future have been dismantled. This book was written for you.

Demise is inevitable. Cells commit suicide. Bodies decompose after death. Stars exhaust their fuel and swell into spectacular blazes, taking entire planets with them. From the microscopic to the cosmic, everything falls apart according to the inexorable rules of time and entropy—and maybe...

Starting off at the Church of Perpetual Life in Florida and exploring the feuding subcultures around the cryonics industry, Peter Ward immerses himself into an eccentric world of startups, scam artists, scientific institutions, and tech billionaires to deliver this deeply reported, nuanced, and sometimes very funny exploration of the race for immortality—and the potentially devastating consequences should humanity realize its ultimate dream.

Why would someone want to hang out with dead bodies? With curious anecdotes and unbelievable truth, funeral director Robert Webster reveals that answer and more, offering listeners entertaining and quirky stories gleaned from a life lived around death. Webster tackles those embarrassing...

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 provocative, groundbreaking exploration of humanity's deepest question: what happens after we die? If you've ever stood beside someone who just died—a parent, a friend, a pet—you know: that being isn't there anymore. The body becomes an abandoned shell, there in form yet hollow of what...

Read by the author, Jenny Kleeman. 'Like Louis Theroux channelling Margaret Atwood' - New Statesman 'Writing, thinking and storytelling at its best' - Ben Judah, author of This Is Europe __________ * $2-3,000 to save the life of a child in Africa * £15,180 to hire a hitman * $368,901 to pay the...

An intensely transformational story of how grief became gratitude in the presence of a humble herd of cows. Being With Cows details the incredibly moving story behind the tragic death of one man’s brother and how his personal quest for inner healing came to him unexpectedly on his organic farm...

“An uplifting book because Junger is in awe of what it means to be alive.”—Winnipeg Free Press A near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm For years as an award-winning war...

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...

Uncover the biological secrets of human mortality to transform existential anxiety into profound, grounding peace. Whether navigating the heavy waves of grief or seeking calm contemplation during a quiet commute, this expansive journey bridges cellular biology with the vast cosmos. Listen as the...

What happens in the brain on the brink of death? One person’s last words might be lucid, revealing deep-seated thoughts and emotions. Another person might be brought to intensive care and never awaken. Electroencephalograms of dying patients record surprising activity in portions of the brain...

Death is an inevitable part of our lives, yet most societies have struggled to come to terms with it. Today, we continue to grapple with the enduring questions - What is Death? Why do we fear it? What happens after death? Is it an end or a doorway to something beyond? In this unique...

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...

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...

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 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...