Let's Talk about Death (over Dinner): The Essential Guide to Life's Most Important Conversation

The author of "Being Mortal" and "When Breath Becomes Air" has written a book called "Let's Talk About Death (Over Dinner)" to encourage people to have conversations about death, which are often avoided but essential. The book provides practical advice on how to have these conversations, using prompts that range from spiritual to practical and from analytical to funny. By transforming these conversations into opportunities to celebrate and meaningful, they can change the way we die and live.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed co-founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation. Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death - and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet few of these conversations are actually happening. Inspired by his experience with his own father and countless stories from others who regret not having these conversations, Michael Hebb cofounded Death Over Dinner - an organization that encourages people to pull up a chair, break bread, and really talk about the one thing we all have in common. Death Over Dinner has been one of the most effective end-of-life awareness campaigns to date; in just three years, it has provided the framework and inspiration for more than a hundred thousand dinners focused on having these end-of-life conversations. As Arianna Huffington said, "We are such a fast-food culture, I love the idea of making the dinner last for hours. These are the conversations that will help us to evolve."

Let's Talk About Death (over Dinner) offers keen practical advice on how to have these same conversations - not just at the dinner table, but anywhere. There's no one right way to talk about death, but Hebb shares time- and dinner-tested prompts to use as conversation starters, ranging from the spiritual to the practical, from analytical to downright funny and surprising. By transforming the most difficult conversations into an opportunity, they become celebratory and meaningful - ways that not only can change the way we die, but also the way we live.

In this book, Hebb shares his own personal journey as well as the stories of others who have embraced the power of these conversations. He offers practical tips and techniques for having these conversations, from setting the tone and creating a safe space to addressing difficult topics and overcoming resistance. He also provides insights into the emotional and psychological benefits of having these conversations, including increased peace of mind, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved relationships with loved ones.

Whether you are facing a terminal illness or simply want to prepare for the end of life, Let's Talk About Death (over Dinner) is a must-read for anyone who wants to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. By having these conversations, we can embrace the unknown, find comfort in the present, and leave a legacy that will inspire and uplift those we love. So, pull up a chair, break bread, and let's talk about death - over dinner.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781841883007