Death Without Fear: Collective Wisdom for Making Peace with Mortality

By L. Saxon Elliott Psy.D.

Fear of death is primal and universal, an inexorable part of the human condition. And yet, Western Culture perpetuates denial and avoidance, a conspiracy of silence. Whether existential distress is centered on personal mortality or loss of loved ones, the process of dying or death itself, this authoritative yet accessible manual for mortals offers relief.

Informed by more than four decades of clinical experience, it contains a curated collection of the most resonant philosophical, spiritual, psychological, and practical answers to death anxiety. From the ancient wisdom of sages and shamans to contemporary, empirically derived approaches, abundant guided exercises facilitate self-reflection, insight, and application, providing readers with tools to replace fear with acceptance and live more freely and fully.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476696608
• ISBN13: 9781476696607
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Toplight Books
• Length: 277 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up