Nek eny Hlubinkov Komnov Ivana (2026)

This is a story of love, loss and the courage to face what we all fear most: death. Venda and Hynek live a happy married life until their joy is shattered by a devastating diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Ten months of hope, pain, faith and helplessness follow, ending with Hyneks death and Venda being left alone with her grief. Just as she seems to be finding her way back into life with the help of those close to her, another cruel blow arrives. Vendas fate intertwines with the story of Lenka, a hospice nurse whose mission is to accompany the dying and their families with humanity and compassion. Through the true and painful stories of people unable to come to terms with death, the book raises questions about the meaning of suffering, fear, love and responsibility towards those who remain. This sensitive, deeply human narrative recalls that death is an inseparable part of life and that its burden is often heavier for the bereaved than for those who depart. The contents are in Czech. It invites reflection on why we fear death so much and whether we should accept it as a natural part of existence, while reminding us that life does not end with pain, loss and death, and that meaning and beauty can be found again even after the deepest darkness.