Death in the Big City: Why We Are So Afraid of Dying and How to Live with It

Every person sooner or later learns that they are mortal; moreover, that everyone around them will die. Most people prefer to ignore this knowledge and hide their fear of death in a distant corner of their consciousness. Death in modern society is a highly taboo topic. But it hasn't always been this way. The authors of this book, Maria Ramzaeva and Elena Foer, reveal to us the pages of history concerning the evolution of attitudes towards death and the deceased, discussing the rituals and traditions that have been accepted in our society, and how, over the course of urban development, people have stopped perceiving death as a natural phenomenon, with fear of this event leading to numerous psychological disorders.

The authors help us understand our fears and anxious thoughts, identify their causes, and how they affect our lives each day. In this book, you will find useful and detailed recommendations on how to come closer to accepting your own mortality and structure your understanding of it. This book is not just a guide to preparing for death but also a heartfelt conversation about life.

This book is for those who want to acknowledge their fears and live a fulfilling life while accepting their mortality.