When it comes to death, we know that laughter and tears are pretty much the same thing.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time IndianI don't fear death--I fear dying before I've read Dickens end to end.
All Roads Lead to Austen: A Yearlong Journey with JaneIt's normal to shy away from illness and death. It's natural to gravitate toward laughter and life.
The Art of Saying Goodbye: A NovelAnybody who predicts the death of cities has already met his spouse.
Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without OrganizationsThinking of death--strange, beautiful, terrible and a long way off--made me feel happier than ever.
I Capture the Castle