Stephen Jenkinson
Stephen Jenkinson is a Canadian author, teacher, storyteller, and cultural activist. He is known for his work in palliative care and his contributions to the understanding of death and dying. Through his books, such as 'Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul', and his organization, Orphan Wisdom, he advocates for a deeper relationship with the end of life and the importance of community and an engaged relationship with death.
Books
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1. Die Wise
The book in question is a profound meditation on the necessity of acknowledging and accepting death as an intrinsic part of life. It challenges the modern denial of death and the prevalent notion of "dying well." Through a blend of storytelling, wisdom, and cultural critique, the author, who has worked extensively in palliative care, argues for a radical shift in how we perceive and approach the end of life. He advocates for a deep responsibility to dying people and a reimagined relationship with death that involves wisdom, community, and a recognition of its place in the natural order of things. The book serves as a call to awaken to the ways in which our cultural practices often leave us ill-prepared for the inevitable journey of dying, urging readers to live and die with a sense of true understanding and purpose.
The 9049th Greatest Book of All Time
