Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Death by Living | 2013 | N.D. Wilson | Buy |
Death by Living by N.D. Wilson serves as a companion to his earlier Notes From The Tilt-A-Whirl. Where that book focused on a way of seeing the world, Death by Living focuses on a way of living in it. Wilson weaves together personal stories from his family, including accounts of his grandfather’s experiences, with broader reflections on mortality, purpose, and thankfulness.
The book was named Book of the Year by Christianity Today and has become one of Wilson’s most widely read works outside of children’s fiction. Wilson writes with energy and humor, avoiding the somber tone that often accompanies books about death. His central point is direct: life is a gift meant to be used up rather than hoarded, and the awareness of death should make every ordinary moment feel more valuable, not less.