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'What is life?' asked the poet Shelley, and could not come up with an answer. Scientists, too, have not solved the puzzle. Yet biographers and obituarists continue to corral lives in a few columns, or a few hundred pages, aware all the time how fleeting and elusive their subject is. In Lifescapes, the acclaimed biographer and obituarist Ann Wroe reflects on a career spent pursuing life: a process, as she sees it, not of chronological narration but of trying to seize souls.

Coleen Nolan – singer, TV host and agony aunt is known for her warmth, straight-talking and compassion. But her empathy and warmth have been earned the hard way – formed by her own deeply-felt experiences of loss and grief. Inspired by her own life, and her podcast on grief, Coleen takes...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Yogi, mystic, and bestselling author Sadhguru provides a deeper understanding of death so that we can live more fulfilling lives. 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...

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...

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...

The unmissable account of how science can help us live better and longer - loved by Bill Bryson, Stephen Fry, Siddhartha Mukherjee and more 'Changed my perspective on the whole living world' - Chris Van Tulleken We are living through an exciting revolution in biology. Giant strides are being...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Step into the haunting underworld of Mesoamerican history, where dying is not an ending but a sacred cosmic transition. Journey through immersive ancient civilizations, exploring vast temple cities and deep subterranean caves. Experience the vivid archaeological evidence that shaped indigenous...

Trace the sweeping history of human bereavement to see how ancient mourning rituals help us process profound loss today. From prehistoric gravesites to modern digital memorials, humanity has constantly adapted its approach to death. This evocative exploration reveals that the need to honor our...