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emily_farmer's review against another edition
5.0
I definitely enjoyed her first book more, but the different rituals associated with death from around the world were fascinating to hear about!
jacyjean's review against another edition
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4.75
alterner's review against another edition
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5.0
A masterful and informative exploration of the many types of death services and how they compare to each other. From now, to the past. How we've gone forward in death care, the ways some of us has gone back. Even better when read by the author. I can't wait to see what the future holds for both death on America, and Caitlin's ongoing legacy in trying to improve it.
ashleytalksbooks's review against another edition
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5.0
An enjoyable look at different death practices and lessons we can take from them.
velocitygirl14's review against another edition
adventurous
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informative
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medium-paced
5.0
karinapplesauce's review against another edition
4.0
Somewhat unintentionally, I picked up a few books in a row that deals with death or end of life. This is not really my state of mind but more when my library had the books available to me...but it’s been refreshing and good. It’s been morbid in a healthy way?
Now, to be clear, this is not about the afterlife or nearing death, but rather after death rituals. Cremation, mummification, what have you. Caitlin Doughty has a knack for making what could be a dry book entertaining mostly with some well-placed one liners that I personally enjoyed, but could see how other people might not. I suppose she felt like she needed to lighten the mood for such a dark (depending on someone’s perspective, I guess) subject.
I’m giving this 3.5 stars because I enjoyed learning about death rituals, but at the same time I recognize that I probably won’t remember anything I just read.
Now, to be clear, this is not about the afterlife or nearing death, but rather after death rituals. Cremation, mummification, what have you. Caitlin Doughty has a knack for making what could be a dry book entertaining mostly with some well-placed one liners that I personally enjoyed, but could see how other people might not. I suppose she felt like she needed to lighten the mood for such a dark (depending on someone’s perspective, I guess) subject.
I’m giving this 3.5 stars because I enjoyed learning about death rituals, but at the same time I recognize that I probably won’t remember anything I just read.
sjames945's review against another edition
adventurous
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5.0