The Denial of Death
Confronting the Mortal Imperative Within
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Quick Facts
| Author | Ernest Becker |
| Narrator | Raymond Todd |
| Runtime | 11h46m |
| Published | December 9, 2025 |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 (2 ratings) |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Psychology & Mental Health, Psychology, Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Sociology |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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About This Audiobook
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Ernest Becker delves into humanity's most fundamental yet universally suppressed concern: death. The Denial of Death is an unflinching examination of how our societies, cultures, and individual psyches cope with the existential threat that casts a shadow over our lives. Through meticulous research and piercing insight, Becker exposes the mechanisms that shape our relationships, our institutions, and our sense of self, revealing the intricate dance between our mortality awareness and the denial that sustains us.
Why Listen to The Denial of Death?
- Expert narration by Raymond Todd brings every character and scene to life across 11h46m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Ernest Becker, rated 4.3 stars by 2 listeners.
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