Love and Other Ways of Dying

Love, grief, human connection, and the full range of human experience – Michael Paterniti explores it all in his moving and lyrical collection of essays. From a real-life giant in Ukraine to a distraught jumper in Nanjing, Paterniti introduces us to unforgettable everyday people and explores big ideas and emotions that move us. He delves with heartbreaking detail into moments of extremity like plane crashes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, unearthing hidden truths that teach us about our ability to endure and love. With an unflinching point of view and a profound understanding of what it means to be human, Love and Other Ways of Dying is a must-read collection of essays.