Name: We need a heroic narrative for death
Uploaded: 2013-10-15T15:00:02Z
Duration: 15 min 10 s
Description: Amanda Bennett and her husband were passionate and full of life all throughout their lives together -- and up until the final days, too. Bennett gives a sweet yet powerful talk on why, for the loved ones of the dying, having hope for a happy ending shouldn't warrant a diagnosis of "denial." She calls for a more heroic narrative for death -- to match the ones we have in life.

Amanda Bennett and her husband were passionate and full of life all throughout their lives together -- and up until the final days, too. Bennett gives a sweet yet powerful talk on why, for the loved ones of the dying, having hope for a happy ending shouldn't warrant a diagnosis of "denial." She calls for a more heroic narrative for death -- to match the ones we have in life.

Amanda Bennett: We need a heroic narrative for death

We need a heroic narrative for death

Amid a relentless battle against cancer, hope becomes a driving force, blurring the line between relentless optimism and denial.

The narrative of fighting cancer evolves into a profound journey of hope, challenging the healthcare system to embrace the human spirit.

A call for a new heroic narrative for death, one that dignifies the end with grace, acceptance, and a valiant acknowledgment of life lived.