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A Matter of Death and Life

Love, Loss and What Matters in the End

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A Matter of Death and Life

By: Marilyn Yalom, Irvin D. Yalom
Narrated by: Jim Frangione, 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 UK Grief & Loss Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Marriage Grief Heartfelt Inspiring Thought-Provoking

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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so powerful and emotional. just wow. tissues will be needed
a great exploration of love, life and death

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A legacy of the heart, abundant gratitude and love for Irvin and Marilyn. To have loved each other so deeply with wonder, awe and presence, to live with no regrets, deeply moving. I listened and finished in one day. Brilliant narration, I cried several times. Highly recommended. Thank you Irvin and Marilyn, forever alive in the hearts of all you have shared your life and work with, all of us so beautifully touched by you and Marilyn. I as a trainee therapist, book lover and avid reader of your work, as with others, you live in all of us and the generations we share with and after us, love is surely greater and transcends the blessings and gifts of this human life, evident from your life, and love of Marilyn and all x

Beautiful, poignant, powerful, a must read/listen

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I am a counselling student just starting training and this book is my introduction to Yalom. I can honestly say this book is beautifully written and emotive. it made me laugh and cry but also resonated with me as I felt this book was open, honest and raw. Yaloms vulnerability was beautiful and I closed my eyes and imaged i was holding him much for myself as for him. Feels very poignant at the moment thinking of how the Queen must feel for losing Prince Philip. I wish I could send her this book.

Emotive and powerful

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An ode to life through the reality of death. An awesome read, one more masterpiece by Yalom

Great read

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what not to Love about Yalom he is pure genius. Such a powerful book.

just love dr Yalom

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