HOW DO I WANT TO LIVE, HOW DO I WANT TO DIE? - A Journal for My Final Farewell

  • For everyone asking themselves: How do I want my final farewell to look like?
  • An interactive and unconventional journal for engaging with the final phase of life and your own funeral.
  • In a society where death remains a taboo, this innovative book offers invaluable orientation.

What are my wishes for my funeral? Should it be loud and vibrant or quiet and contemplative - and which songs should be played? This interactive journal encourages you to capture your personal wishes and visions in your own handwriting, providing an invaluable guide for those left behind. It allows readers to proceed at their own pace, exploring each topic step-by-step - or using it as a starting point for conversations with friends and loved ones.
The book offers more than just checkboxes; it provides generous space for individual thoughts and detailed descriptions. From designing your own memorial service - whether traditional, unconventional, or a spirited celebration - to selecting the music and your final outfit, this journal covers every relevant aspect. It even prompts reflection on your digital legacy and social media profiles. In doing so, the task of facing one's own departure becomes a little easier - and perhaps even brings a sense of joy.

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  • Publisher: Rowohlt Polaris
  • Release: 26.01.2027
  • ISBN: 978-3-499-01984-5
  • 224 Pages
  • Author: Tina Damm

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Tina Damm

Tina Damm has fully dedicated herself to the arts after years of working in the social sector. Performing as the chanteuse and salonnière “Miss Cherrywine,” she hosts the Salon Mortel - a musical evening that uses song and humor to explore the themes of death and grief without fear. She lives in Cologne.