About the book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Joyful, hilarious, effervescent, brilliant and deeply wise’ Glennon Doyle, on Alua Arthur
Thinking deeply about your death – whether it’s imminent or not – will breathe wild new potential into your life.
Warm, generous and funny, Alua Arthur is a death doula supporting people at the end of the world. What emerges in these tender moments is the unfi nished business of life, when enduring regrets, secret loves and simple pleasures are uttered aloud, in resignation or delight.
Weaving together these vivid experiences along with her own personal life path full of wonder, Briefly Perfectly Human is a soul-gathering memoir. Alua’s intimate storytelling, compassion and wisdom are a beacon of comfort to us all as well as a tour de force appeal to cherish every part of who we are, including our own mortality.
‘Hold that truth in your mind,’ Alua says, ‘and wondrous things will begin to grow around it.’
Editions of Briefly Perfectly Human
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781846048548
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529948943
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Joyful, hilarious, effervescent, brilliant and deeply wise’ Glennon Doyle, on Alua Arthur
Thinking deeply about your death – whether it’s imminent or not – will breathe wild new potential into your life.
Warm, generous and funny, Alua Arthur is a death doula supporting people at the end of the world. What emerges in these tender moments is the unfi nished business of life, when enduring regrets, secret loves and simple pleasures are uttered aloud, in resignation or delight.
Weaving together these vivid experiences along with her own personal life path full of wonder, Briefly Perfectly Human is a soul-gathering memoir. Alua’s intimate storytelling, compassion and wisdom are a beacon of comfort to us all as well as a tour de force appeal to cherish every part of who we are, including our own mortality.
‘Hold that truth in your mind,’ Alua says, ‘and wondrous things will begin to grow around it.’
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briefly Perfectly Human about?
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
‘Joyful, hilarious, effervescent, brilliant and deeply wise’ Glennon Doyle, on Alua Arthur
Thinking deeply about your death – whether it’s imminent or not – will breathe wild new potential into your life.
Warm, generous and funny, Alua Arthur is a death doula supporting people at the end of the world. What emerges in these tender moments is the unfi nished business of life, when enduring regrets, secret loves and simple pleasures are uttered aloud, in resignation or delight.
Weaving together these vivid experiences along with her own personal life path full of wonder, Briefly Perfectly Human is a soul-gathering memoir. Alua’s intimate storytelling, compassion and wisdom are a beacon of comfort to us all as well as a tour de force appeal to cherish every part of who we are, including our own mortality.
‘Hold that truth in your mind,’ Alua says, ‘and wondrous things will begin to grow around it.’
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Briefly Perfectly Human?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Briefly Perfectly Human?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781846048548
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Briefly Perfectly Human?
Alua Arthur
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Briefly Perfectly Human is available as paperback(ISBN 9781846048548) and ebook(ISBN 9781529948943)
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