What happens to us as we die? Discover the answers in this exclusive 25th-anniversary edition of Sherwin B. Nuland's seminal work. With a foreword by Paul Kalanithi, bestselling author of "When Breath Becomes Air." There are many books intended to help people cope with the traumatic experience of loss, but few focus on the reality of death. Sherwin B. Nuland, with over thirty years of experience as a surgeon, explains in detail the processes that occur in the body and dispels many illusions about death. The result is a unique and compelling book, addressing a final event that we all must face.

“I know of no writer or scientist who has shown us the face of death with as much clarity, honesty, and compassion as Sherwin Nuland does here” - James Gleick, author of "Chaos."

Pages: 304, Dimensions: 13x13cm.