{"title":"Rachel Menzies","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful work of Rachel Menzies. As an esteemed author in the Self-Help and Personal Development genres, Rachel Menzies offers readers a refreshing perspective on navigating life's myriad challenges. Her writing is celebrated for its accessible yet profound insights, blending scientific research with practical advice to foster personal growth and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRachel Menzies' notable book, \u003cem\u003eMortals\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers on a contemplative journey, exploring themes that encourage introspection and positive transformation. Her works are ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their mental wellbeing and enrich their personal development journey. Each book is crafted to inspire and guide readers towards a more fulfilling and reflective life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Rachel Menzies' collection to discover literature that not only informs but also empowers, offering you tools to better understand yourself and the world around you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mortals-by-rachel-menzies-9781760879167","title":"Mortals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMortals\u003c\/em\u003e by Rachel Menzies and Ross Menzies is a ground-breaking book that uncovers how our fear of death is the hidden driver of most of humankind's endeavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Spoiler alert: if you read this book, you will die. But, as well as being fascinating, this book can also help you die a better death, and live a better life.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– JULIAN MORROW, comedian, ABC presenter, member of \u003ci\u003eThe Chaser\u003c\/i\u003e team\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A death-defying book from two leaders in the field.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PROFESSOR DAVID VEALE, King's College London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe human mind can grapple with the future, visualising and calculating solutions to complex problems, giving us tremendous advantages over other species throughout our evolution. However, this capability comes with a curse. By five to ten years of age, all humans know where they are heading: to the grave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMortals\u003c\/em\u003e, Rachel and Ross Menzies, both acclaimed psychologists whose life's work has focused on death anxiety, examine all the major human responses to death across history. From the development of religious systems denying the finality of death, to 'immortality projects' involving enduring art, architecture, and literature, some of the consequences of our fear of death have been glorious while others have been destructive, leading to global conflicts and genocide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking forward, \u003cem\u003eMortals\u003c\/em\u003e hypothesises that worse could be to come—our unconscious dread of death has led to rampant consumerism and overpopulation, driving the global warming and pandemic crises that now threaten our very existence. 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These are the problems of being; the existential truths that make it harder to be human than a hamster or a herring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany other problems emerge from the knowledge of our own mortality. How do we find meaning, choose a life path, form an identity, face uncertainty, cope with hardship and, ultimately, bear the loss of all we love? How do we make peace with the inner voice that won't stop attacking the choices we've made and the opportunities we've missed? How do we deal with the uncertain and unpredictable nature of the world and our future?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, daughter-father psychologists Rachel E. Menzies and Ross G. Menzies explore what it means to be human, and our shared need for love, meaning, and self-understanding. They highlight the power of hope, the role of purpose in wellbeing, and how acceptance is key to a more authentic and joyful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the beauty of being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This book turns existential dread into existential clarity. Wise words on living life to the full.' Professor David Veale, Kings College London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Few books capture so powerfully the paradox of being human: that self-awareness both elevates us and unsettles us. \u003ci\u003eBeing\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand anxiety, identity, and the shadow of mortality.' 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