The Death of Ivan Ilyich (short story) does this for me and I'd recommend it for anyone who hasn't read it already. Any other novels/short stories out there with themes about the passing of time and embracing life? by sleepycamus Related: Suggest me a non fiction book or a few that you consider the best in a given field Books about letting go Looking for psychological horror books – no violence, no sex, no abuse, no monsters book reccomendations? Books about life behind the iron curtain