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Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt

A story about life, narrated by Death.

Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt

A story about life, narrated by Death.

Death is a gentle and patient man named Travis, living in a grey town. He spends time with people in their final hours of life. And when he grows interested in a young midwife who lives across the hall, Travis starts to question the role of death in the world. This modern day novel will break your heart and put it back together.

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“This is one of the most affecting, original, and unforgettable novels I have ever read. Absolutely breathtaking.”
— Sarah Damoff, bestselling author of THE BRIGHT YEARS

“This beautifully crafted novel is like nothing you’ve ever read before. It sits at the very intersection of life and death and love, and is simply unforgettable.”
— Jodi Picoult, #1 NYT bestselling author of HOLLOW BONES

Winchester Cathedral Faith Talks - Wed 4th Nov 2026

An author talk at Winchester Cathedral with Canon Tess, discussing Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt

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