This was undoubtedly THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK I HAVE EVER READ in MY ENTIRE LIFE. I include among the things I have read books of the New Testament and books by the Dalai Lama. I put this book above those because it is relevant to religious folks and atheists alike and thus is able to create a space for meaningful dialogue about what it means to live a good life and how to have dignity when it comes to the inevitable end. As a society we have somehow convinced ourselves that if we are strong, or that if we fight, we can overcome our mortality. Dying is akin to giving up, or losing. This fallacy brings despair to those nearing the end, and is the root cause of guilt and depression in those left behind. What a tragedy, made more tragic by the fact these mental afflictions can be avoided by simply facing the truth. You will be profoundly changed by reading this, and I cannot recommend it enough.