I Am Here is a poignant book that brings to life the reality of cancer patients and the struggle they face. Johannes Klabbers offers a unique perspective on the comfort that can be given to those who are suffering and dying. Through simple conversation and caring, he shares the various ways in which we can support people in these difficult times. This book is a reminder of our capacity for empathy and the humanity that connects us all.

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What comfort can an agnostic give people who are suffering or dying? Looking for more meaning in his work, Johannes Klabbers gave up a tenured academic position to spend his days caring for the sick and dying. He trained as a secular pastoral carer in a cancer hospital, and from the patients there he learned how simply talking and listening can provide from chatting about the football to discussing life’s meaning and how one prepares for death.  I Am Here  is a frank, moving, and sometimes funny record of his encounters. It gives an unforgettable insight into the variety of ways people cope with suffering, and suggests how we can support them ― through caring, through conversation, and by acknowledging that although we may not be able to answer all of life’s questions, we can face them together. From one of the saddest places comes this powerful affirmation of our capacity for humane care.

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