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Creative expression allows us to explore the significance of death as it relates to our lives and loves. Occasionally in our own, but most often in the manufactured words and images of others, we find solace and significance: from the bitter-sweet knowledge of personal experience to the heroic exploration of the outer confines of spirituality and science. We'd love to hear about forthcoming events and launches that have the potential to touch us.

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Signboard at Montagu Country Hotel, Montagu, South Africa

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HOT NEWS!
Western Cape Education Department Prescribed Literature



I look forward to reading Nica Cornell's weekly column.
Parents and "older" people can try to understand how the next generation sees the world at large and that they will have to cope with the mistakes we have made.
Her column is fresh, well-written, with lots of enthusiasm and spunk...
I suggest we need more writers... who "believe in their dreams".
- William, Pinelands, by e-mail
The Times, 29th October 2008


The Good Cemetery Guide has been selected by the Western Cape Education Department as one of the recommended prescribed books for literature study in 2009.

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Nica Cornell

Nica Cornell vents in "DYING 2 TALK"

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

LONDON BOOK FAIR

SPRING Book Publishing event

Earls Court, London, UK
20 – 22 APRIL 2009

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International Death, Grief and Bereavement Conference

THEME: Cross cultural

University of Wisconsin, USA
31 May – 03 JUNE 2009

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IRISH HOSPICE FOUNDATION

2009 Workshops on Loss and Bereavement


Dublin, Ireland
JANUARY 22, 2009 - JULY 09, 2009




Conference Alerts: Literature


Funeral doves about to be released


Cape Town Book Fair

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LIFE AFTER LIFE

What happens when we die?

Read Jacqui L'Ange's article on the afterlife on the Guest Column page on this website. Jacqui plans to expand this article topic into a book in the future. Jacqui is a freelance writer, editor and scriptwriter, and also the Books and Film editor for PSYCHOLOGIES magazine, available at most South African magazine stockists.

If you have any material or suggestions for interviews relating to the afterlife, contact Jacqui L'Ange at jax@iafrica.com

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YOU ARE WHAT YOU KNOW

This article also appeared in the September 2008 edition of FAIRLADY magazine.

Check out the vibrant FAIRLADY website for info on the Fairlady Bookclub and guidelines for freelance writers.

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Hibiscus in bloom Lago di Como gardens

Life after Life

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LIFE CAN GET YOU ANYTIME

I had been thinking of something John Irving had said which would seem to sum up his philosophy as man and writer. Life was, he'd said, 'far too random, too dangerous, More than that... coincidences are not coincidences. The bizarre is so commonplace we should stop calling it bizarre.' Hmm.

The Observer, Euan Ferguson interviews: John Irving


John Irving

guardian.co.uk Books

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MEXICAN ARTEFACTS TO BUY

Each 2nd of November Mexicans celebrate the death of their loved ones on the Day of the Dead (also known as All Souls Day). The next day, the 3rd of November is known as the Day of the Angels, and is specially reserved for remembering all the little children who have passed to the world beyond. Many decorative items are crafted in Mexico as colourful accompaniements to the unique centuries-old rituals and traditions held to honour their dead.

Check out the unusual and humorous (have you noticed how their skeletons are always grinning?) items of Mexican Folk Art available on this site by clicking on the gift icon below.

order your grief therapy gift here
Elvis niche

Elvis has left the Building

Frida Kalho hearts

Click image for Frida Kalho quote.

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