Through one of life's ironies, it is the Spirit of Death-not Life-who helps Lila wake to the nudges of her soul. On the brink of a career move, Lila is befriended by Death who whispers secrets of the soul in her ear; Death asks that she write down these secrets for all of humanity.

Lila's habit of daily journaling soon uncovers answers she never imagined might flow from her pen. Death, a brilliant and beautiful mystic, teaches Lila the many truths of society, humanity, and what connects the earth's inhabitants. The lessons range from health and nutrition to dreams and intuition, and show...