David Shields: the Thing About Life Is That One Day You'Ll Be Dead March 7, 2008

Mesmerized by his 97-year-old father's vitality and optimism, Seattle author David Shields decided to investigate the human physical condition, resulting in this exhilarating book: a personal meditation on mortality, and an exploration of flesh-and-blood existence from crib to oblivion. Blending scientific detail, philosophy and personal anecdotes, Shields inspires readers to appreciate life and contemplate their time on earth.