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I Wrote My Own Eulogy: The art of appreciating your own life
What if you sat down and wrote your own eulogy while you were still alive?
At age twenty-six, podcast host Bradley Dryburgh sat down and wrote his own eulogy. Living with cystic fibrosis, a chronic and life-limiting illness, Bradley has spent his life confronting mortality head-on. But nothing prepared him for the emotional whirlwind of reading his own eulogy aloud to two close friends on his podcast, A Lot to Talk About. When a raw, tear-filled clip from the episode went viral, touching over half a million hearts, it sparked a larger What does it really mean to live?
In I Wrote My Own Eulogy, Bradley invites readers into a deeply personal journey of resilience, gratitude and self-reflection. From hospital beds to marathon finish lines, from childhood diagnoses to viral fame, he offers a moving reflection on how facing death helped him truly appreciate life.
Through storytelling, vulnerability, and unwavering optimism, Bradley shows us that you don't need to wait until the end to say what matters most and that every breath is a reason to be grateful.
At age twenty-six, podcast host Bradley Dryburgh sat down and wrote his own eulogy. Living with cystic fibrosis, a chronic and life-limiting illness, Bradley has spent his life confronting mortality head-on. But nothing prepared him for the emotional whirlwind of reading his own eulogy aloud to two close friends on his podcast, A Lot to Talk About. When a raw, tear-filled clip from the episode went viral, touching over half a million hearts, it sparked a larger What does it really mean to live?
In I Wrote My Own Eulogy, Bradley invites readers into a deeply personal journey of resilience, gratitude and self-reflection. From hospital beds to marathon finish lines, from childhood diagnoses to viral fame, he offers a moving reflection on how facing death helped him truly appreciate life.
Through storytelling, vulnerability, and unwavering optimism, Bradley shows us that you don't need to wait until the end to say what matters most and that every breath is a reason to be grateful.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 30, 2026
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July 2, 2026
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Australia for the ALC!
I was drawn in by the author’s story of cystic fibrosis, but this was definitely more than just that. There’s also running (lots of running), job hopping, musings about mindsets for the future and how to live your life, his upbringing in an area not known to be the best, his family that has always been so supportive.
Usually I love a story that’s told by the author, especially when it’s their story. While the author’s accent is delicious (I’m a sucker for a non-American accent), you can tell he’s not a professional audiobook narrator. Like obviously. But it can be harder to listen to! Still a delicious accent and it’s a short book, but just something to consider in audio vs. physical.
This book also has some pacing issues. It’s like we couldn’t decide to move along by topic or by time. Wouldn’t really change the story, just would’ve made for a better flow.
My overall favorite part was his actual eulogy that he wrote. Yes that’s the title so you know it’s gonna happen, but it is really inspiring. The way that Bradley encompassed all he had been blessed with and the people that guided him to where he is and how this is now the foundation of what moves him to his next place in life.
I was drawn in by the author’s story of cystic fibrosis, but this was definitely more than just that. There’s also running (lots of running), job hopping, musings about mindsets for the future and how to live your life, his upbringing in an area not known to be the best, his family that has always been so supportive.
Usually I love a story that’s told by the author, especially when it’s their story. While the author’s accent is delicious (I’m a sucker for a non-American accent), you can tell he’s not a professional audiobook narrator. Like obviously. But it can be harder to listen to! Still a delicious accent and it’s a short book, but just something to consider in audio vs. physical.
This book also has some pacing issues. It’s like we couldn’t decide to move along by topic or by time. Wouldn’t really change the story, just would’ve made for a better flow.
My overall favorite part was his actual eulogy that he wrote. Yes that’s the title so you know it’s gonna happen, but it is really inspiring. The way that Bradley encompassed all he had been blessed with and the people that guided him to where he is and how this is now the foundation of what moves him to his next place in life.
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August 10, 2026✨no stars✨
📖 FORMAT: 🎧 - available on IndyReads through your local library
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE YOU READ/LISTEN TO THIS BOOK: chronic illness, medical episodes, death of loved ones, body image
Much like Bill ‘The Coffin Confessor’ Edgar, I came across Bradley in an Insight episode titled ’Facing Death’. This episode was originally aired in 2023 but I saw it… either sometime last year or earlier this year.
On this episode, he talked briefly about living with cystic fibrosis and how he almost came close to losing his life.
At 26, Bradley wrote and posted a video reading out his own eulogy. He mentioned that the task of writing it was just as hard as reading it out.
And much like the thoughts I had about ‘The Coffin Confessor’, I was intrigued to see if he would come out with a book. Once I saw the A Current Affair interview promoting it, it was added to the TBR immediately!
I enjoyed listening to Bradley’s love for his family and close friends. Hearing the appreciation he has for them made my heart warm and feel grateful for those that are in my life.
Although one thing I will say is while listening to this, I felt there were some repetitive and slow parts.
It hasn’t taken away anything from my reading experience but I found in those moments, my mind started to drift and wander onto other things.
Overall, a promising read to start the month of August! Hopefully we get some goodies after this ☺️🌻✨
📖 FORMAT: 🎧 - available on IndyReads through your local library
⚠️ TRIGGER WARNINGS BEFORE YOU READ/LISTEN TO THIS BOOK: chronic illness, medical episodes, death of loved ones, body image
Much like Bill ‘The Coffin Confessor’ Edgar, I came across Bradley in an Insight episode titled ’Facing Death’. This episode was originally aired in 2023 but I saw it… either sometime last year or earlier this year.
On this episode, he talked briefly about living with cystic fibrosis and how he almost came close to losing his life.
At 26, Bradley wrote and posted a video reading out his own eulogy. He mentioned that the task of writing it was just as hard as reading it out.
And much like the thoughts I had about ‘The Coffin Confessor’, I was intrigued to see if he would come out with a book. Once I saw the A Current Affair interview promoting it, it was added to the TBR immediately!
I enjoyed listening to Bradley’s love for his family and close friends. Hearing the appreciation he has for them made my heart warm and feel grateful for those that are in my life.
Although one thing I will say is while listening to this, I felt there were some repetitive and slow parts.
It hasn’t taken away anything from my reading experience but I found in those moments, my mind started to drift and wander onto other things.
Overall, a promising read to start the month of August! Hopefully we get some goodies after this ☺️🌻✨
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A moving and inspiring memoir from a viral Australian podcaster with Cystic fibrosis and diabetes. This was a great story of life with a chronic illness and proof that it is possible to beat the odds with enough grit, determination and luck. I also really admired his message of living what life you have to the fullest and being appreciative of all the things you do have rather than dwelling on what you don't. Great on audio read by the author (who I hadn't heard of before). I'm very glad that this book came across my path and highly recommend it. This was a great read for Disability Pride Month!
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