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“The Death of Ivan Ilyich” by Leo Tolstoy

A 19th century novel reflects on timeless themes of life and death
Posted on April 1, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Arguably one of the greatest writers of all time, Count Lev (Leo) Nikolayevich Tolstoy was born to a wealthy Russian family in 1828. His entire body of work, from the highly regarded novels “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina” to his … Continue reading →

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“The Death of Cancer” by Vincent T. DeVita Jr., M.D. and Elizabeth DeVita Raeburn

A cancer specialist describes the ongoing War on Cancer in the United States
Posted on March 18, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

“The Death of Cancer” is a gripping account of the ongoing battle against what is perhaps the world’s most feared disease. Told from the perspective of a physician who has spent most of his adult life searching for a cure, … Continue reading →

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“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst

A best-selling classic to help children understand loss
Posted on January 29, 2016 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  “The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst addresses the issue of separation by reassuring children that even though they can’t always physically be with their loved ones, there is an invisible string always connecting them to the people they love, … Continue reading →

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“Inside the Now” by Thich Nhat Hanh

A monk's meditations on time
Posted on January 1, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

  “Inside the Now” is a rare and beautiful book. Written by the Buddhist monk, poet and Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, it is both a personal account of Hanh’s struggle to bring peace and enlightenment to the people of his … Continue reading →

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”Rookery” by Traci Brimhall

A collection of poetry that shows death in its most raw, beautiful form
Posted on December 25, 2015 by Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  Death can feel so ominous — so frightening — lurking in the corners of life with shadow cat’s eyes. I spent much of my younger life interpreting death as something terrible — something to be avoided and never talked … Continue reading →

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Lessons For the Living by Lily Henderson

A documentary featuring interviews with hospice volunteers
Posted on December 11, 2015 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Lessons for the Living is a 2010 documentary directed by Lily Henderson that features a series of interviews with hospice volunteers as they reflect on their experiences in caring for dying people. The volunteers come from varied walks of life, ranging from … Continue reading →

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