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24 alternatives to Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives

What does the world look like to you in the afterlife?

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   The Way the World Works▲61

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   2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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   A study in human nature

   2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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   Reclaiming what we've lost in a world of constant connection

   2015 · amazon.co.uk · its alternatives →

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    A guide on how to successfully navigate through life

    2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

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    The Millennial Reincarnations▲62

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    Irreverent observations about life

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