Can You Overcome Your Fear of Death?
The writer has been gripped by a lifelong terror of her own mortality—but her son may finally have shown her that's no way to live.
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What It’s Like to Plan Your Mother’s Funeral
A few years ago, doctors told the writer her sick mother wouldn’t survive the night—they were wrong. She’s prepared for her funeral, but how can you prepare for what comes after?
There’s No Eating at the Morgue
The author’s lifelong fascination with death leads her to tour the L.A. coroner’s office soon after she nearly dies herself. And she discovers it’s not exactly as pristine as the ones on TV.