Reviews

From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty

jamiethekeener's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

dbradshaw's review against another edition

4.0

An interesting perspective

The author thoughtfully explores and embraces multiple cultures with different perspectives on death. She is unapologetic in her biases and beliefs, and at times comes off a little... weirdly into death, which isn’t surprising her backstory and interest in death. I had a lot to talk about while reading it and found the chapters so different than what I know (as an American) that I kept wanting to tell my husband. My only criticism is the author’s personal feelings toward the topics- I would have preferred less of this, but it did not ruin the book.
I would recommend.

kaebirdie's review against another edition

4.0

Really interesting stories, a great companion to her first book!

devon_'s review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

herri1je's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely everything I want in a book! Doughty is a charming writer with a lot of wit

readingwmiles's review against another edition

4.0

so good <3 oh to be burned on a funeral pyre

mangonight's review against another edition

challenging dark funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

lyellboi's review

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

phedrebelle's review against another edition

5.0

Death is a natural part of life and should be something that is talked about. Caitlin brings this discussion into the open.

jaybis's review against another edition

informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Minor: Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Miscarriage