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“Duck, Death and the Tulip” by Wolf Elbruch

An elegant picture book about death

“Duck, Death and the Tulip” is a beautifully illustrated picture book about death and afterlife by German author and illustrator Wolf Elbruch. In the tenderly told story, a duck meets and forges a friendship with Death, a character with a … Continue reading

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“The Thing About Life is That One Day You’ll Be Dead” by David Shields

An author explores the meaning of life and death through data

At 97 years old, David Shields’ father was still a firecracker with a fierce sense of optimism. Shields simply couldn’t explain how a man of that age could retain such vigor for life, and he was determined to figure out … Continue reading

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