--- product_id: 288109474 title: "A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End (Language Acts and Worldmaking)" price: "124.24 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/288109474-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss-and-what store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Raw exploration of grief & love Dual narrative storytelling Insights from renowned psychiatrist A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End (Language Acts and Worldmaking) **Price:** 124.24 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💡 Unlock the profound truths of love and loss — because some stories change how we live. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End (Language Acts and Worldmaking) - **How much does it cost?** 124.24 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/288109474-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss-and-what) ## 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 - • **A Beacon for the Bereaved:** Find solace and hope in a beautifully candid account that transforms grief into a meaningful journey, perfect for those who want to support loved ones or understand loss. - • **Expert Wisdom Meets Raw Emotion:** Benefit from the profound insights of a world-renowned psychiatrist navigating personal loss, blending clinical knowledge with heartfelt honesty. - • **Dual Perspectives, Double Impact:** Experience grief and love through the eyes of both Irvin and Marilyn Yalom, offering a rare, intimate dual narrative. - • **Universal Themes, Deep Connection:** Explore timeless questions of intimacy, mortality, and meaning that resonate with anyone facing loss or seeking to live fully. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Highly Rated:** Join thousands of readers moved by this 4.7-star bestseller, ranked top 50 in Psychologist Biographies and Living with Cancer categories. ## Overview A Matter of Death and Life is a deeply moving dual memoir by psychiatrist Irvin Yalom and his late wife Marilyn, chronicling their journey through terminal illness, grief, and enduring love. Combining expert psychological insight with raw personal narrative, this bestselling book offers universal reflections on mortality, intimacy, and meaning, resonating powerfully with readers seeking comfort and understanding in the face of loss. ## 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: A tender and deeply human reflection on love, loss, and meaning - A Matter of Death and Life is one of those rare books that speaks directly to the heart. Written with honesty and emotional clarity, it follows Irvin and Marilyn Yalom as they face mortality together after decades of love and shared intellectual life. The writing is gentle yet unflinching, balancing philosophical insight with raw, personal truth. It doesn’t offer easy answers about death or grief, but instead invites the reader to sit with what it means to live well, to love deeply, and to let go with grace. Review: Unique reading experience - I read this book after losing my Dad suddenly and tragically, even though the subject doesn’t reflect my own experiences I found that actually grief is universally shocking whether you’re expecting death or not and it helped me be a better support to those around me who had lost a life partner or spouse. I love the way it’s written interchangeably by the two authors, occasionally giving a different insight into the same topic and seeing how vastly different opinions can be by two lifelong married people. The latter pages for obvious reasons feel a bit emptier and sadder..but I think that’s a good reflection on how life leaves you feeling in grief. I also enjoyed how even a renowned medical professional could, in grief, appreciate how hard therapy can be to actually put into practice when you’re on the other side of it. ## Features - A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End - product type: ABIS BOOK - brand: Hachette ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 43,120 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 45 in Psychologist Biographies 58 in Living with Cancer & Illnesses Biographies 83 in Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,668 Reviews | ## Images ![A Matter of Death and Life: Love, Loss and What Matters in the End (Language Acts and Worldmaking) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eARzqPJ5L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tender and deeply human reflection on love, loss, and meaning *by S***R on 4 November 2025* A Matter of Death and Life is one of those rare books that speaks directly to the heart. Written with honesty and emotional clarity, it follows Irvin and Marilyn Yalom as they face mortality together after decades of love and shared intellectual life. The writing is gentle yet unflinching, balancing philosophical insight with raw, personal truth. It doesn’t offer easy answers about death or grief, but instead invites the reader to sit with what it means to live well, to love deeply, and to let go with grace. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique reading experience *by U***9 on 9 December 2025* I read this book after losing my Dad suddenly and tragically, even though the subject doesn’t reflect my own experiences I found that actually grief is universally shocking whether you’re expecting death or not and it helped me be a better support to those around me who had lost a life partner or spouse. I love the way it’s written interchangeably by the two authors, occasionally giving a different insight into the same topic and seeing how vastly different opinions can be by two lifelong married people. The latter pages for obvious reasons feel a bit emptier and sadder..but I think that’s a good reflection on how life leaves you feeling in grief. I also enjoyed how even a renowned medical professional could, in grief, appreciate how hard therapy can be to actually put into practice when you’re on the other side of it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A true treasure *by M***O on 8 April 2021* I’ve been a long time fan of Irvin. Over 20 years ago, I read Loves Executioner. I have read pretty much all of his books since. I feel like I have got to “know” him somewhat. I feel, through his writing, he has guided me to a really significant degree in my development as a therapist. I must also acknowledge my incredible supervisor, Paddy also. This book is really touching, full of humanity. I have been deeply saddened reading it. I must say I am not finished yet and feel reluctant in some ways to hear of Marilyn’s passing. To read Irvin recognising it was time to retire was so very poignant. Pg 98 was wonderful to read as it illuminated so much of Irvin’s grace and kindness as a therapist. I am reminded of his autobiography when he talks about engaging with one of his first clients from a relational frame or reference and had to present his summary to the psychoanalytic society. honest and kind.....another wonderful read This book is a gift, a true treasure. ## 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.tn/products/288109474-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss-and-what](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/288109474-a-matter-of-death-and-life-love-loss-and-what) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-02*