The Book Of Death

Kicking The Bucket In Style.

'The Book Of Death' tackles one of the last and greatest taboos - our fear of death. With a fresh pop culture twist, this book has a serious message for its readers - namely, how we can live better by accepting that one day we will die.

Despite the seemingly "dark" subject matter, the book is an enjoyable and light-hearted read. It contains numerous references to pop music, films, words and sayings about death, as well as humorous stories and interactive elements such as quizzes. The aim is to "de-mystify" death and make it seem like a normal, everyday occurrence (which it is).

The book includes sections on what death is (from a medical, religious and philosophical point of view) and on what happens during and after death. It contains insightful stories from people who work with death every day and from people coping with terminal illness. It weighs up the prospect of there being an afterlife and examines the possibility of immortality. Lastly the book takes an entertaining look at how you can plan for your own death, giving you a review of the top ten songs played at funerals, and pointers for writing your own obituary.

While the book is sensitive to religious viewpoints, it appears that in our secular society people are craving this kind of philosophical explanation for life and death.