Loss, Survivorship, and Reflexive Narrative: An Evening with Kate Bowler
On April 22, the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah will host New York Times bestselling author Dr. Kate Bowler as she explores the complex terrain of grief, loss, and what it truly means to survive.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with one of today's most thoughtful voices on survivorship, meaning-making, and finding your way forward when life doesn't follow the expected script.
Date
Monday, April 22
Time
7:00 pm
Location
UMFA Auditorium
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah
Admission is free
When Life Doesn't Follow the Script
We all face loss in different forms—illness, discrimination, aging, environmental disaster, and more. But what happens after? How do we rebuild? What does it mean to be a "survivor" when grief continues to reshape our relationships, identity, and future?
Dr. Bowler, a professor of religious history at Duke Ï㽶ÊÓƵ, brings profound insight to these questions. Drawing from her personal journey as a cancer survivor, she challenges the shallow narratives often promoted by self-help industries and positivity culture. Instead, she offers something more honest and ultimately more healing—a space for authentic reflection on what it means to live in the aftermath of loss.
As the acclaimed author of No Cure for Being Human (And Other Truths I Need to Hear) and Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved), Dr. Bowler's work resonates with people who seek meaningful ways to navigate grief and caregiving beyond the usual platitudes.
All are invited to hear her speak live at Katherine W. and Ezekiel R. Dumke Jr. Auditorium, Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Fine Arts, Marcia and John Price Museum Building at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah. The event is free, but seats are limited, so get tickets now.
Presented by: The Center for Health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities; the Edna Anderson-Taylor Communication Institute (Department of Communication); Osher Center for Integrative Health; Obert C. and Grace A. Tanner Humanities Center; Huntsman Cancer Institute; and the Senior Vice Presidents for Health Sciences and Academic Affairs.