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A positive and profound exploration of the many important lessons we can learn, this is also a stirring plea to reacquaint ourselves with death. Doing so gives us the chance to think about the meaning of life itself; and can mean the difference between ordinary sorrow and unbearable regret at the end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRadical, joyful and moving, \u003ci\u003eWaiting for the Last Bus \u003c\/i\u003eis an invitation to reconsider life's greatest mystery by one of the most important and beloved religious leaders of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305705746805,"sku":"9781786890245","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781786890245_0023d59b-8401-4298-a5c8-e71334913d8a.jpg?v=1786025373"},{"product_id":"9781837260737","title":"On Reflection","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOn Reflection\u003c\/i\u003e Richard Holloway thinks back on some of the questions that have shaped his life, sharing the wisdom of poets, writers, musicians and artists he has encountered along the way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow can we forgive? 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