Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt
by Ben Reeves
Description
In a quiet, gray town, Death himself lives a solitary existence, offering comfort to those in their final moments. He is a stoic, gentle figure, tasked with maintaining the natural balance of life and its inevitable end. Yet, his carefully ordered world is disrupted when he forms an unexpected connection with a vibrant midwife and her spirited daughter, who teach him the profound joys and sorrows of being truly alive. Through this newfound human warmth, he begins to grasp the preciousness of existence and the deep ache of what is lost when life fades. This is a radiant, compassionate novel that explores the beauty found in life's brevity, the acceptance of its end, and the universal search for belonging.
Available Editions
paperback
Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster
Published Jul 7, 2026
ISBN: 9781668216361
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First Published
2026
Language
eng
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