A Matter of Death and Life

Love, Loss and What Matters in the End

By: Marilyn Yalom, Irvin D. Yalom

Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Pam Ward

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

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)

Realistic

I felt sad and cried many times, but death comes with life, and it is important to understand the stages of mourning.

Fantastic book

Absolutely stunning. Loved it so much. Deep and very eye openning story. I can not wait to listen to an another book from Irvin or Marilyn Yalom

Vale la pena

Muy conmovedora historia. Vale mucho la pena. lo recomiendo. La narración clara y apropiada. Muy bueno.

WOW!!!

Another masterpiece by Dr. Yalom,(coauthired by his wife, Marilyn) beautifuly written, great audio. Real! Deep! Thank you once again, Dr. Yalom(and Marilyn), for this dark, nevertheless beautiful and powerfull book! I hope that I can still ser you publishing these wonderfull books in the future!

The story

Very interesting touching story of love, death, loss, and trying to moving on. Got me to search more about the authors.