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In this fearless, riveting work, Liz Scott stares down the great inevitability, death, with a mix of razor-sharp wit, scholarly curiosity, and unflinching vulnerability. From the ancient dreamers who sought immortality to modern laboratories probing the mysteries of near-death experiences, Scott escorts us through humanity's most profound obsessions. She delves into panpsychism and Buddhist detachment with the same verve she applies to the earthy, pragmatic realities of human composting.What makes the journey unforgettable is her own presence at its center: a candid, self-aware narrator wrestling with her fear of annihilation, punctuating deep research with stories that are as tender as they are illuminating. This is not just a meditation on mortality, it's an enthralling quest for meaning, brimming with emotional honesty and intellectual daring. Scott's voice is the rare guide who can make you laugh while asking you to face the abyss, and leave you strangely grateful for the view.

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""A deliciously pointed investigation of not-being from one of my favorite thinkers.""-Laura Stanfill Author of Imagine a Door ""A perfectly balanced, harmonious, touching and uplifting book about our most haunting issue: death. Only Liz Scott could write a book about death that will leave you howling. I laughed to the point of tears at her wry observations, morbid humor-and touching humanity. You could die laughing, right? Well, this is the book that will get you there. Highly recommend it.""-Rene Denfeld Bestselling author of The Enchanted and The Child Finder ""In this memoir/essay collection, Scott looks at death from every conceivable angle...slicing and dicing away in an attempt to alleviate her fear. With humor injected into every open crevice, this is a must-have book for anyone who might die. Highly recommended.""-Jennifer Pastiloff Bestselling author of On Being Human ""A Witty and Poignant Meditation on Mortality. Rarely does a book about death manage to be as life-affirming, insightful, and, dare I say, laugh-out-loud funny as You're Going to Die.. But I'm Not by Liz Scott, PhD. With a sharp wit and a keen eye for the absurdities of existence, Scott takes readers on a journey through the complexities of mortality, grief, and the various ways we attempt to make sense of and live with the inevitable.Each essay is a gem, filled with sharp observations, personal anecdotes, and a voice that is as engaging as it is wise. She has a gift for finding light in the darkest corners and I recognized my own feelings and ponderings on every page.Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys smart, darkly humorous writing with a big beating heart at its center.""-Shavaun Scott Author of Nightbird ""If you think you're the world champion of existential dread, I have bad news: Liz Scott has you beat. The good news is that she was kind enough to take us with her as she wrestled her demons, using tools from ancient wisdom to modern psychedelics and more. Her writing is smart, witty and always incisive. The best part, tho? This book legit made me feel less dread about someday being dead. That, my friend, is miraculous.""-Courtenay Hameister Author of Okay Fine Whatever ""The world would be a better place if everyone used their fear of death as the springboard to create something as thoughtful, profound, and witty as Liz Scott has. You're Going to Die..But I'm Not is part research project, part intimate conversation, and part wise meditation on life's greatest mystery. It left me wanting to write more, read more, talk more about everything that matters.""-Michelle Wildgen Author of Wine People

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