A review by maiahhtratchh
The Archaeology of Loss: Life, Love and the Art of Dying by Sarah Tarlow

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.75

Whoa. This was an intense, raw, and completely honest read. I’ve never read something like it. It did not shy away from the knitty gritty and she didn’t try to bullshit and paint herself like a saviour. It really made me think hard and reflect on my own misguided understandings of the role of caregivers. As an archaeologist, I love the weaving together of the historical case studies within the narrative. I believe it enhanced the story and how Sarah was able to process it through her expertise. I think it also presents really important context and opinions on suicide, specifically in a medical setting.
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