Book description
A moving illumination of the final transition of our lives.
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Why read it?
1 author picked The Grace in Dying as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This author has a PhD, so she knows her subject, and writes superbly. The central message is that the purpose of dying (the process, as opposed to the state of being dead) is to super-charge our spiritual journey, a sort of built-in insurance policy for those who haven’t had the chance or the inclination to strive towards enlightenment during their life. Ok, so it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s backed up by cogent arguments and makes a very compelling read indeed. Dying is everyone’s business but I loved this book also for the delicacy of its phraseology which,…
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