Mortality is a subject many prefer to avoid. In The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Leo Tolstoy offers a powerful exploration of death, denial, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Through one man's final days, readers are challenged to reflect on their own values, relationships, and mortality.

This discussion based session requires participants to read the novella in advance. The book is widely available online, often free or for less than one dollar, and through most libraries.