Death in the Big City: Why We Fear Death 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 the fear of death in the distant corners of their consciousness. Death is a highly taboo topic in modern society. But it wasn't always like this. The authors of this book, Maria Ramzaeva and Elena Foer, unveil for us the pages of history regarding the development of attitudes towards death and the deceased, discussing the rituals and traditions that have been accepted in our society, and how, during the development of cities, people ceased to perceive death as a natural phenomenon, while the fear of this event became the cause of many psychological disorders.

The authors help to deal with fears and anxious thoughts, understand their causes, and how they affect our daily lives. In this book, you will find useful and detailed recommendations on how to better approach the acceptance of your own mortality and structure your thoughts about it. This book is not just a guide to preparing for death, but also a sincere conversation about life.

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