Living with Death Without God: Stories and Solace for Non-Religious Mortals - Valerie Jack

Written by Valerie Jack
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How can we learn to live with the hard fact of death? Some may find strength in religious faith, but growing numbers of us are not religious. When grieving or grappling with the prospect of our own end, how can we find solace?

These questions led award-winning writer and atheist Valerie Jack on a quest to meet non-religious people facing loss and illness. In Living with Death without God you will hear their stories–which beautifully illuminate how, even in the most difficult circumstances, we can find comfort, hope and meaning.

You’ll meet people who know about darkness, yet still look for light and laughter. Bob finds life and fellowship at the natural burial ground that is his wife’s last resting place. Kim’s baby lived for only eight days yet left a lasting impact on her mother’s heart and on the world. Matthew, who has prostate cancer, lives alone but learns to join song with others travelling a similar road. Ruth has a global pandemic to contend with on top of secondary cancer; while she can’t choose her circumstances, she can choose to focus on all that remains possible. Living with Death Without God interweaves personal experiences with broader reflections about how we can help ourselves and each other through the toughest of times.

If you are asking yourself how best to live given the fact of death, if you’re looking for companionship as you travel your road, then welcome–these stories are for you.