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 JaneAnybody who predicts the death of cities has already met his spouse.
Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations