Book Review | Preparing for Death is a poignant work, a reminder to accept the inevitable Mortality is not optional but one can choose whether to live in denial or with equanimity is Arun Shourie’s message. January 02, 2021 / 08:21 AM IST Preparing for Death (2020), written by Arun Shourie, is a comforting book to read as you segue into the new year and get ready to begin on a fresh note. The title might sound a bit depressing, especially for a pandemic year, but the pages are filled with insights gained through personal experience and wisdom borrowed from verse and scripture. Published by Penguin Random House India under its Viking imprint, this tome runs into 528 pages and 19 chapters—ideal for leisurely reading, with short breaks for reflection and journaling.