Death is the singular most-feared thing in life by people in every nation and culture of the world. From infancy on to old age, we are held captive and tormented by this inexplicable, intense fear of Death and Dying! No matter how much we attempt to drown it down with the busyness of life, the hunting fear persists; gnawing away at our soul, unless Christ comes in to liberate us from this life-long oppressive fear. This book - "Essential Lessons for Living and Dying" is a practical Biblical Guide to overcoming the bondage of the fear of death, and to discovering the joy of peaceful, meaningful life here and now. It is also a Guide for preparing well and expectantly for one's inevitable exit from this earth, into the life hereafter. "...He (Christ) Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." Hebrews 2:14-15 (NKJV) "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me." Psalm 23:4