I wrote a book about death. Here’s what people really think about dying

Source: The Guardian — Life & Style By Suzy Hopkins 30 October 2026, 16:00

In the eight years since my graphic novel on death published, I’ve learned readers of all ages want to talk about loss and preserve their family’s storiesBecoming an author in my late 50s was unexpected, the result of my daughter Hallie’s own existential anxiety in her early 20s.Fearing my untimely demise, she begged me to write down advice that would cover all of life’s bases going forward. I agreed, but put the…