On Finding Meaning: Graham Caveney

Does confronting death bring us closer to finding purpose and meaning in life? In his memoir The Body in the Library, Graham Caveney chronicles the year following his terminal cancer diagnosis with uplifting tenderness and frank humour. Joining us today, Caveney reflects on what it means to face your fears head on, and a lifetime defined – and made richer – by books, music, and love. Hear him in conversation with Elsa Richardson.

Categories: Biography/Memoir, Health/Wellbeing, Nonfiction

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