The Illusion of Life and Death

Mind, Consciousness, and Eternal Being

Clare Goldsberry

Foreword by Richard Smoley

Paperback
978-1-948626-47-7
US $16.99 Bookshop  Amazon
eBook available
January 2022

This metaphysical and personal exploration of the nature of life provides a unique guide to living and dying fearlessly and with grace.

Using the wisdom learned from a lifetime of spiritual seeking and practice, Clare Goldsberry explores the fundamental nature of life and death, including its meaning and purpose. With additional insights gained from the death of her significant other, she provides a unique guide to living and dying fearlessly.

Clare Goldsberry is a lifelong spiritual seeker whose articles on spirituality and religions have been published in a variety of publications, including Quest magazine. She is the author of A Stranger in Zion: The Theology, Psychology and Sociology of Utah Mormonism, which won the 2001 Arizona Book Publishers Award for Best Religion Book. www.claregoldsberry.com

“Clare Goldsberry’s book The Illusion of Life and Death: Mind, Consciousness, and Eternal Being will help any reader to move from fear of death toward freedom. Coming from a Christian background, Goldsberry’s search about the meaning of life led her to the timeless Eastern teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism. She has also discovered deep parallel insights in the teachings of the Christ and the Jewish mystics. Highly recommended.” —Ravi Ravindra, author of The Bhagavad Gita: A Guide to Navigating the Battle of Life

"The Illusion of Life and Death is a wonderful book for anyone who is afraid of dying. Clare Goldsberry has woven a great deal of contemporary research with ancient spiritual traditions, mainly Buddhism and Hinduism as well as the words of mystics and sages, leaving the reader with more courage to face their own death. Her book literally dispels the illusion of life and death." —Claire B. Willis, clinical social worker, bereavement counselor, and author of Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace

"How we approach death can greatly affect how we live. The fear of losing loved ones can be stultifying, but the truth is that we will all experience just that, and in our own passing we will cause grief and pain to those we leave behind. That is why books like The Illusion of Life and Death are so important, bringing wisdom and vital perspective, as well as comfort. Some of the most important lessons in life are about overcoming the fear of death, accepting the inevitability of it, and evolving how you think about it. Let this book be your guide on the journey.” —Brenda Knight, author of Rituals of Life and Random Acts of Kindness