The Truth (Discworld, #25; Industrial Revolution, #2)

by Terry Pratchett

Mr. Tulip raised a trembling hand. “Is this the bit where my whole life passes in front of my eyes?” he said. NO, THAT WAS THE BIT JUST NOW. “Which bit?” THE BIT, said Death, BETWEEN YOU BEING BORN AND YOU DYING. NO, THIS . . . MR. TULIP, THIS IS YOUR WHOLE LIFE AS IT PASSED BEFORE OTHER PEOPLE’S EYES