How Long to Read Living in Death’s Shadow

By Emily K. Abel

How Long Does it Take to Read Living in Death’s Shadow?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 6 minutes to read Living in Death’s Shadow by Emily K. Abel

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

What is it like to live with—and love—someone whose death, while delayed, is nevertheless foretold? In Living in Death’s Shadow, Emily K. Abel, an expert on the history of death and dying, examines memoirs written between 1965 and 2014 by family members of people who died from chronic disease. In earlier eras, death generally occurred quickly from acute illnesses, but as chronic disease became the major cause of mortality, many people continued to live with terminal diagnoses for months and even years. Illuminating the excruciatingly painful experience of coping with a family member’s...

How long is Living in Death’s Shadow?

Living in Death’s Shadow by Emily K. Abel is 184 pages long, and a total of 46,736 words.

This makes it 62% the length of the average book. It also has 57% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Living in Death’s Shadow Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 15 minutes to read Living in Death’s Shadow aloud.

What Reading Level is Living in Death’s Shadow?

Living in Death’s Shadow is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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