9780243210619 - The Adventure of Death (Classic Reprint) von Mackenna, Robert William (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating book explores the curious and somewhat contradictory human relationship with death. The author, having spent years in the medical field, asserts that most people do not fear death itself as much as they do the process of dying. Through historical and literary examples, the author posits that this fear often dissipates entirely in the face of life-threatening situations, such as war and terminal illness. In fact, the author claims that this imminent threat can even spark a profound sense of calm and acceptance. However, the author does not intend to downplay the significance of death. Rather, the book argues that death is an essential and unavoidable part of life, and that we ought to make peace with its presence in our lives rather than resisting or fearing it. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.