Living in the Light of Death: On the Art of Being Truly Alive

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 192 pages
• Published by: Shambhala September 18, 2001
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1570628203
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1570628207
• Book Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 9 ounces

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Living in the Light of Death (Hardcover) Larry Rosenberg, a respected meditation teacher, insightfully succeeds in bringing death to life in this meaningful new book. "The truth is," he observes, "death is not waiting for us at the end of the road, it is walking with us the whole time," from the moment we are born (p. 13). Unfortunately, readers who are uncomfortable confronting the unavoidable realities of aging, illness, and death may find this book morbid or depressing. Instead, however, Rosenberg encourages us to view death as "a great teacher . . . it teaches us how to live life" (p. 107). "Death is here now," Rosenberg writes (p. 80). Everyone must die (p. 87). Our remaining life span is decreasing continually (p. 88). Death will come regardless of whether or not we are prepared (p. 91). Human life expectancy is uncertain (p. 93). There are many causes of death (p. 95). The human body is very fragile (p. 97). Our wealth cannot save us (p. 99). Our loved ones cannot help us (p. 101). Nor can our body help (p. 102). When viewed correctly, Rosenberg observes, these facts can become "doorways to liberation" (p. 141) that "make life more precious. They show us that every moment is a gift" (p. 97). This book reads easily, and is filled with both interesting anecdotes and profound insights. Reading it could change your life. G. Merritt Comment | | (Report this)