How to understand death through stories | Barry Friedman | TEDxUCO

How do we survive the loss of a loved one? And how do we come to terms with not only our
grief but more importantly, the life of the one who’s gone. Grief is not the point. The emotion is a
dime a dozen. Life, the life of the dead, it’s what you owe the world. It’s where you find dignity.
Death changes everything but the relationship, but after you lose a loved one, you have to do
both parts with their ghosts, their spirits whispering in your ear. You have to get beyond grief to
hear those voices to appreciate the memory of your memory. Barry, a standup comedian for the past 30 years, is the author of seven books, including FOUR DAYS AND A YEAR LATER, a book about the death of his 24-year-old son, Paul, and JACK SH*T, a three-volume set about the last 20 years of his father’s life, Jack, who died at 96. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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