
Driving to My Appointment With Death
The Lessons Grief, Loss, and Love Taught Me About Living Fully
Venice Ishibashi(Author)
Rosemary Lawton(Editor)
Venice Ishibashi (Publisher)
Published on 8. December 2025
Book
Hardback
114 pages
979-8-9931402-0-9 (ISBN)
Description
What if facing death could teach you how to truly live?
In this profound and beautifully written memoir, Venice Ishibashi takes readers on a reflective road trip through life's deepest questions. Using the metaphor of driving toward her "appointment with death," she explores the universal experiences of childhood wounds, love, loss, resilience, and spiritual awakening.
Blending memoir with inspiration, Driving to My Appointment With Death offers readers more than a story-it provides a mirror to examine their own lives. With unflinching vulnerability, Ishibashi recounts the detours of grief, the breakdowns of burnout, and the scenic stretches of joy that reshaped her understanding of purpose and peace.In these pages, you will discover:
How grief and loss can become teachers of wisdom rather than only sources of pain
Reflections that encourage healing, forgiveness, and deeper self-awareness
The courage to release inherited fears, expectations, and patterns that no longer serve you
Ways to find beauty, purpose, and meaning in every stage of life, even in the shadow of mortality
Why slowing down and embracing sacred pauses is essential to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Who this book is for:
Readers navigating midlife, grief, or major life transitions
Seekers of spiritual clarity and emotional healing
Anyone craving peace, purpose, or freedom from burnout and survival mode
Fans of Cheryl Strayed, Mitch Albom, or Anne Lamott's soulful and reflective storytelling
Life is not a checklist or a straight road. It's a winding, sacred journey filled with detours, pit stops, and awe-inspiring views. Through her honest reflections, Ishibashi reminds us that while the destination of death is inevitable, the way we choose to travel there is what makes every mile matter.
If you are searching for meaning, healing, or the courage to live more fully, Driving to My Appointment With Death will be your companion for the road ahead.
Order your copy today and start living every mile with intention, peace, and grace.
More details
Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
328 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-9931402-0-9 (9798993140209)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Venice Ishibashi is a storyteller, a mother, and a lifelong seeker of meaning along life's winding roads. Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, her journey has been shaped by both chosen paths and unexpected turns, each leaving her with lessons, resilience, and stories worth sharing.She earned an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in criminal justice, both from Medgar Evers College, graduating with honors. She later went on to earn a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology from Western Illinois University, an experience that not only deepened her knowledge but also strengthened her passion for understanding life, embracing differences, and empowering others.Over the years, Venice's work in higher education and community building has been fueled by a single driving force: to help others discover their voice, their courage, and their direction.When she's not writing or leading, Venice enjoys listening to country music, exploring New York