The Beauty of What Remains
The Beauty of What Remains
Steve Leder
Hoda Kotb
Tackles the difficult topic of death and saying goodbye. Somehow I felt full after I read it. This book makes it all a little less scary. - Hoda Kotb
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The Beauty of What Remains

The Beauty of What Remains: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift

Steve Leder
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Steve Leder
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In "The Beauty of What Remains," Steve Leder, a senior rabbi with a profound understanding of loss, unveils the paradoxical light that emerges from the shadows of grief. Drawing from his deeply personal journey following the death of his father, alongside the wisdom gleaned from years of guiding others through their darkest moments, Leder crafts a narrative that is both a balm and a beacon for the bereaved. With a blend of humor, vulnerability, and insight, this book peels back the layers of pain to reveal the unexpected beauty that death brings to life, illuminating the way loss carves space for deeper love and meaning. Leder's narrative transcends the confines of a mere exploration of grief, evolving into a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Through stories that oscillate between the profoundly sacred and heartbreakingly mundane, he shows us how the echoes of those we've lost continue to shape us, teaching us to live with greater intention and compassion. "The Beauty of What Remains" is not just an account of coming to terms with death; it is a compelling invitation to reexamine life through the lens of loss, uncovering in the process the indelible marks of beauty and love left behind.

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Released
2021
5 Jan
Length
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Tackles the difficult topic of death and saying goodbye. Somehow I felt full after I read it. This book makes it all a little less scary. - Hoda Kotb
Understanding death - its rituals, its lessons, its gift to reshape love through memory, its grief, its powerful reminder that it is not what but who we have that matters - gives our lives exquisite meaning.
— Steve Leder, The Beauty of What Remains

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