Getting to Know Death: A Meditation

"Nobody wants to talk about death, but legendary novelist Gail Godwin makes a good case that these conversations can be enlightening, necessary and sometimes even funny. Godwin broke her neck at age 85 while watering a dogwood tree outside her home, and her recovery was a tough one, as she chronicles in this moving reflection on aging and dying. This book meanders, surprises and comforts – it’s a stunning addition to Godwin’s impressive catalog."