--- product_id: 424568476 title: "Piatkus Books A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End" price: "18386CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/424568476-piatkus-books-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 4.8/5 rating from 550 readers Top 100 Psychotherapy bestseller 212g lightweight read Piatkus Books A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End **Price:** 18386CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Embrace the journey of love, loss, and life’s ultimate truths — don’t miss this transformative read! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Piatkus Books A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End - **How much does it cost?** 18386CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/424568476-piatkus-books-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Accessible:** At just 212 grams, it’s the perfect companion for reflective moments anywhere. - • **Universally Resonant:** Offers timeless solace and courage for anyone facing loss, fostering a deep sense of connection. - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Join thousands who’ve made this a #53 hit in Psychotherapy and #67 in Self-Help for Death & Grief. - • **Profound Dual Perspectives:** Experience grief and love through both Marilyn and Irvin’s heartfelt narratives. - • **Expert Insight Meets Raw Emotion:** Authored by renowned psychiatrist Irvin Yalom, blending clinical wisdom with personal vulnerability. ## Overview A Matter of Death and Life is a deeply moving memoir by psychiatrist Irvin Yalom and his late wife Marilyn, exploring their intimate journey through terminal illness, grief, and enduring love. With a stellar 4.8-star rating and top rankings in psychotherapy and self-help categories, this 212-gram book offers rare, expert insights into coping with loss, making it an essential read for those seeking hope and meaning in life’s most challenging moments. ## Description ''Wise, beautiful, heartbreaking, raw'' The Times ''A beacon of hope to all of us who will be bereaved'' Kathryn Mannix ''An unforgettable and achingly beautiful story of enduring love'' Lori Gottleib Internationally renowned psychiatrist and author Irvin Yalom has devoted his career to counselling those suffering from anxiety and grief. But never had he faced the need to counsel himself until his wife, esteemed feminist author Marilyn Yalom, was diagnosed with cancer. In A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE, Marilyn and Irvin share how they took on profound new struggles: Marilyn to die a good death, Irvin to live on without her. In alternating accounts of their last months together and Irvin''s first months alone, they offer us a rare window into coping with death and the loss of one''s beloved. The Yaloms had rare blessings - a loving family, a beautiful home, a large circle of friends, avid readers around the world, and a long, fulfilling marriage - but they faced death as we all do. With the candour and wisdom of those who have thought deeply and loved well, they investigate universal questions of intimacy, love, and grief. Informed by two lifetimes of experience, A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE offers poignant insights and solace to all those seeking to fight despair in the face of death, so that they can live meaningfully. Review: Remarquable et puissant - Livre impressionnant de lucidité, écrit à deux mains et qui raconte la chronique d'une mort annoncée et d'un suicide assisté. Cela vaut surtout pour le courage de Mme Yalom. Son époux, très célèbe psychiatre expose ses fragilités et le deuil terrible qu'il traverse. Un livre choc qui peut donner beaucoup à réflechir sur la fin de vie et ses évolutions possible dans la société. Je ne doute pas qu'une traduction française sorte très prochainement. Review: touching story of author’s life - I just love Irvin Yalom and read everything from him. ## Features - Item Trademark: PIATKUS BOOKS - manufacturer: Piatkus Books - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.4673799954400, 212.00 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #60,008 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #53 in Psychotherapy, TA & NLP #67 in Self-Help for Death & Grief #104 in Clinical Psychology | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 550 Reviews | ## Images ![Piatkus Books A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eARzqPJ5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Remarquable et puissant *by L***S on 2 July 2021* Livre impressionnant de lucidité, écrit à deux mains et qui raconte la chronique d'une mort annoncée et d'un suicide assisté. Cela vaut surtout pour le courage de Mme Yalom. Son époux, très célèbe psychiatre expose ses fragilités et le deuil terrible qu'il traverse. Un livre choc qui peut donner beaucoup à réflechir sur la fin de vie et ses évolutions possible dans la société. Je ne doute pas qu'une traduction française sorte très prochainement. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ touching story of author’s life *by M***A on 24 November 2025* I just love Irvin Yalom and read everything from him. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ memento mori *by L***E on 17 October 2025* Ein altes, bald über siebzig Jahre in großer Liebe verbundenes, von einer großen Familie gesegnetes und akademisch überaus erfolgreiches Ehepaar (er: Psychotherapeut, sie: Romanistin) reflektiert in abwechselnden Tagebucheinträgen den Schmerz des Abschieds im Angesicht des nahenden Todes durch unheilbare Krankheit und die Aussicht auf ein einsames Weiterleben. Beide, die todkranke Ehefrau, die ihr fortschreitendes Siechtum und die Qualen der Lebensverlängerung für ihren gebrechlichen, sie aber pflegenden Ehemann aushält, und der Ehemann, der sie ermutigen und halten und vor allem: die gemeinsame tiefe Liebe nicht aufgeben will, reflektieren jeweils ihre Geschichte, ihre Gefühle, ihre Ängste, ihre einzigartige Liebe und zuletzt die finale Entscheidung der Todkranken. Für jeden, der sich mit Gebrechlichkeit, Krankheit und Tod konfrontiert sieht - sei es als unmittelbar Betroffener, sei es als Angehöriger - eine gedanken- und auch lehrreiche, zuweilen schwere und schmerzliche Lektüre. ## Frequently Bought Together - A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE: LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT MATTERS IN THE END - MOMMA AND THE MEANING OF LIFE: Tales of Psychotherapy - The Gift Of Therapy: An open letter to a new generation of therapists and their patients --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/424568476-piatkus-books-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/424568476-piatkus-books-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*