Sebastian Junger discusses near-death experience at TLCPL

Sébastien Junger, author of In my time to die will speak at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library on Thursday, June 20, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Junger will discuss his near-death experience and the immense amount of reflection he underwent afterward. Junger will speak about his book for approximately 45 minutes and a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Tickets at the event costs $20 and includes a hard copy of the book.

“​​In my time to die is part medical drama, part searing autobiography, and part rational investigation into the ultimate, unknowable mystery,” the Toledo Lucas County Library wrote on the website.

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Junger, author of the best-selling books Tribe and The Perfect Storm, is a war journalist who “went to many front lines and frequently put his life on the line,” but it was actually home that Junger experienced her near-fatal health emergency. .

In the summer of 2020, Junger was spending a peaceful afternoon at his family's New England home when he began experiencing severe abdominal pain. He was rushed to the hospital where he suffered his near-death experience.

“As darkness set in, his deceased father visited him, inviting Junger to join him. “It’s all right,” his father said. ” There's nothing to be scared of. I'll take care of you.” That was the last thing Junger remembered until he returned the next day when he was told he had suffered a ruptured aneurysm that he would not have recovered from. had to survive,” we can read on the website. wrote.

The experience plunged Junger, “a confirmed atheist,” into a whirlwind of introspection and contemplation about the mystery of what happens after we die.

Junger is visiting as part of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library Authors! Program. The program brings together bestselling novelists, artists, and emerging literary talents to talk about their creative process and the inspiration behind their work. Find a list of upcoming and past authors on TLCPL website.

For more information on the authors! With Sebastian Junger, visit toledolibrary.org/event/10590310.