Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End

A deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death and how it can help us lead better, more fulfilling and authentic lives, from America’s preeminent death doula. ***Alua's TED Talk went online in July 2023. If you want to understand the star we have on our hands and the emotional energy she stirs, please watch it. The talk is something to behold and is racking up thousands of views every week. Here's the link to it: https://www.ted.com/talks/alua_arthur_why_thinking_about_death_helps_you_live_a_better_life “By envisioning who I want to be on my deathbed, I invited life in.” —Alua Arthur For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life. Warm, generous, and funny AF, Alua supports and helps manage end-of-life care on many lev