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Book Synopsis: "Morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly)—a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession.
Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. She cared for bodies of every color, shape, and affliction, and became an intrepid explorer in the world of the dead. In this best-selling memoir, brimming with gallows humor and vivid characters, she marvels at the gruesome history of undertaking and relates her unique coming-of-age story with bold curiosity and mordant wit. By turns hilarious, dark, and uplifting, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes reveals how the fear of dying warps our society and "will make you reconsider how our culture treats the dead" (San Francisco Chronicle).
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Discover the fascinating and macabre world of the crematory with "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory." This morbidly intriguing memoir by Caitlin Doughty takes you behind the scenes of her curious profession in a way that will leave you captivated and enlightened. With a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Doughty's unique perspective sheds light on the often misunderstood world of death and dying.
From caring for bodies of every color, shape, and affliction to delving into the gruesome history of undertaking, Doughty fearlessly explores the complex emotions surrounding death. With her bold curiosity and mordant wit, she weaves a narrative that is both hilarious and dark, ultimately giving us a fresh perspective on how our society treats the dead.
Prepare to be transported to a world where gallows humor meets vivid characters. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" will challenge your preconceived notions and make you reconsider the fear of dying that permeates our culture. With its entertaining blend of morbid curiosity and insightful reflections, this best-selling memoir is a must-read for anyone seeking a thought-provoking exploration of life, death, and everything in between.
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