Passages: The Mystery of Death, Finding Meaning in Life [Hardcover]

Tomas Fuller and Garth Fuller (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

Death is an inevitable stop along the timeless journey of life. Whether we are grieving the loss of a loved one, or confronting our own mortality, death will touch us all. This collection of poems, philosophy, and inspirational writings surveys man's exploration of the mystery of death and, in death's reflection, the meaning of life. From across time and around the world, Passages brings together the work of great poets and philosophers, and common men and women. This collection includes works of the ancient Greeks, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, Buddhist monks and Sufi mystics intermingled with great American and European poets. Excerpts from the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita and the Koran are represented along with wise proverbs of the Crowfoot and Minquass Indians and the Ewe and Dinka people of Africa. Winding its way through life's most emotional and solitary experience, Passages comforts us while it inspires and challenges us to think about death, and life, in new ways. Bringing new perspective, meaning and comfort at a time in our existence when we feel so alone, Passages reveals through poetry, philosophy and inspirational words that we are all one.

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About the Author

Tomas Fuller, co-editor of Passages: The Mystery of Death, Finding Meaning in Life, finds compassion in comforting those in need. In publishing his book, he hopes to provide a sense of clarity and means to cope with the loss of a loved one. In addition to helping people deal with the experience of loss, Tomas wanted to create a special gift that can be shared with those in grief. Through Passages, Tomas provides all people with a book that is both giving and resourceful. Professionally, Tomas Fuller serves as Chief Financial Officer of VCA Antech, Inc. He joined VCA in January 1988 and served as Vice President and Controller until 1990. Mr. Fuller became Secretary in 2004 before moving into his current role with the veterinary care company. From 1980 to 1987, Mr. Fuller worked at Arthur Andersen LLP, the last two years of which he served as audit manager. He received his bachelor s degree in business/economics from the University of California at Los Angeles. Aside from work, Tomas spends valuable time with his Chi-mix Simon and his three cats. Always the adventurous type, he enjoys outdoor activities, including surfing and traveling.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 106 pages
• Publisher: GarTom Publishing; 1 edition (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978724518
• ISBN-13: 978-0978724511
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,095,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational writings, September 6, 2007

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This review is from: Passages: The Mystery of Death, Finding Meaning in Life (Hardcover)

Passages: The Mystery of Death Finding Meaning in Life is a compilation of brief poetry concerning that most somber and mysterious of events, death. Inspirational writings from the ancient Greeks, Confucius, Lao-Tzu, Buddhist monks, Sufi mystics, and classic American and European thinkers offer a broad range of wisdom and insight. "From too much love of living, / From hope and fear set free, / We thank with brief thanksgiving / Whatever gods may be / That no man lives forever, / That dead men rise up never; / That even the weariest river / Winds somewhere safe to sea." Highly recommended.