Dr. Sunita Puri’s That Good Night explores palliative care, highlighting the intersection of medicine and spirituality. She invites readers to view death as a gift that compels us to create meaning in life, emphasizing that true happiness lies in detachment from the material world.

Seneca's How to Die offers five precepts for facing death: Prepare, Fear not, Regret not, Free yourself, and Embrace the whole. Edited by James Romm, it encourages rehearsing death to live better.

In Dava Shastri’s Last Day, Kirthana Ramisetti offers a thought-provoking exploration of grief, legacy, and the impact of Medical Aid in Dying on family dynamics. The story follows Dava Shastri, a billionaire Indian-American icon, who invites her family to her bedside before choosing to end her life with the assistance of her doctor. As her last days unfold, Shastri reflects on her past, her legacy, and the secrets that emerge within her family. Ramisetti's debut novel raises complex social issues like philanthropy, feminism, and multiculturalism, making it a compelling, if occasionally lengthy, read that leaves readers reflecting on difficult moral questions.

In The Mirror, Lawrence Bush explores the idea that others see us as we truly are, while we only perceive ourselves in reverse, highlighting an essential principle of self-awareness and perspective.

Donna Bassin uses art to address difficult topics like aging and end-of-life conversations, aiming to challenge societal views on consumerism and death through photography, film, and storytelling from diverse experts.

Dr. Bill Thomas, a geriatrician and visionary behind the Eden Alternative, emphasizes living in the present moment and taking action now. His work is deeply influenced by his daughters’ neurological disabilities, and he advocates for redesigning environments to promote independent living. His book Tribes of Eden explores the concept of interconnectedness and the meaning of life, blending personal experience and professional expertise.

DeathLab, part of Columbia University's GSAPP, explores alternative ways to handle death as urban spaces shrink. Their winning design, Sylvan Constellation, uses bioconversion pods to create energy and beauty, incorporating death into public life.

After his wife's death, William Murray chose to believe in her continued presence and love, embracing beliefs that helped him heal. He found peace by committing to these beliefs, regardless of evidence or outside opinions.

Pia Interlandi, a fashion designer turned funeral celebrant, merges death with design, creating garments that honor mortality. Her work emphasizes family involvement in dressing the deceased and embracing death.

Delia Ephron’s Left on Tenth blends grief, illness, love, and recovery with her signature wit. A heartfelt memoir that offers insight into caregiving, the healthcare system, and second chances at life.

Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying Well, found her path to end-of-life advocacy after her father's stroke, highlighting the failures of the medical system. Her exit plan is to be surrounded by stars, and she wishes for joy and acceptance in life and death.

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward, set in a Mississippi town, tells the complex story of a family grappling with addiction, trauma, and grief. Filled with magical realism, it explores death’s haunting presence and healing.

In The Cancer Journals, Audre Lorde recounts her breast cancer journey with candidness and insight, highlighting the intersection of race, gender, and health. She critiques societal norms and the patriarchy's treatment of women’s bodies, offering powerful reflections on fear, survival, and death.

Dr. Mario Garrett, gerontologist and author, advocates for celebrating aging and nurturing relationships. He values solitude, prefers a proactive exit, and would return as a tree to witness time's passage.

In My Deathbed, the author reflects on watching Anna Hamilton's song "Deathbed" on Songland, a performance that explores themes of love, loss, and legacy, and highlights Anna's inspiring spirit and talent.

Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong is a collection of poignant poetry born from grief, exploring loss, trauma, and the fragility of life. Through delicate, raw imagery, Vuong invites readers to navigate the complexities of grief.

Musician Leah Siegel, praised by legends like Prince and Sting, channels grief and healing into her music. Her soulful, transformative songs serve as a service to others, redefining the art of music-making.

In Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Natasha Trethewey reflects on the harrowing murder of her mother by her ex-stepfather, while also examining the broader themes of racial injustice and personal loss. With eloquent prose, Trethewey crafts a powerful narrative of grief and healing, honoring her mother's legacy. Her poignant recollections of childhood in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast offer a unique yet relatable perspective. The memoir serves as a testament to resilience, holding space for stories of violence and the importance of bearing witness to such brutality.

The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin follows four siblings who, after learning the dates of their deaths from a fortune teller, live haunted by their prophecies. The novel explores love, loss, and the impact of knowing one's fate.

In Creating Positive Passings, Suzanne O'Brien shares her deep connection to end-of-life care, emphasizing unconditional love and the release of self-judgment. Her work highlights the importance of spiritual awareness in the dying process.