The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster
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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Victorian Prize for Literature, Sarah Krasnostein’s The Trauma Cleaner:One Woman’s Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster is the fascinating biography of one of the people responsible for tidying up homes in the wake of natural—and unnatural—catastrophes and fatalities.
Homicides and suicides, fires and floods, hoarders and addicts. When properties are damaged or neglected, it falls to Sandra Pankhurst, founder of Specialized Trauma Cleaning (STC) Services Pty. Ltd. to sift through the ashes or sweep up the mess of a person’s life or death. Her clients include law enforcement, real estate agents, executors of deceased estates, and charitable organizations representing victimized, mentally ill, elderly, and physically disabled people. In houses and buildings that have fallen into disrepair, Sandra airs out residents’ smells, throws out their weird porn, their photos, their letters, the last traces of their DNA entombed in soaps and toothbrushes.
The remnants and mementoes of these people’s lives resonate with Sandra. Before she began professionally cleaning up their traumas, she experienced her own. First, as a little boy, raised in violence and excluded from the family home. Then as a husband and father, drag queen, gender reassignment patient, sex worker, small businesswoman, and trophy wife. In each role she played, all Sandra wanted to do was belong.
The Trauma Cleaner is the extraordinary true story of an extraordinary person dedicated to making order out of chaos with compassion, revealing the common ground Sandra Pankhurst—and everyone—shares with those struck by tragedy.
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Looking for a captivating biography that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than Sarah Krasnostein's award-winning masterpiece, The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster. This gripping account takes you into the world of Sandra Pankhurst, the incredible woman behind Specialized Trauma Cleaning (STC) Services Pty. Ltd. From homicides and suicides to hoarders and addicts, Pankhurst is the one who steps in to clean up the aftermath of life's darkest moments.
What sets The Trauma Cleaner apart is its ability to delve deep into the psyche of both the author and the subject. Pankhurst's own turbulent life, filled with violence, exclusion, reinvention, and triumph, intersects with the stories of those she helps. As she navigates through the remnants of their lives, the book paints a vivid picture of resilience and compassion, leaving readers with a renewed sense of empathy.
Prepare to be enthralled as you witness Sandra Pankhurst's unwavering dedication to bringing order out of chaos. Her unyielding commitment to her clients, which include law enforcement, real estate agents, and charitable organizations, will inspire you. Through the pages of The Trauma Cleaner, you'll not only gain insight into the unseen world of trauma cleaning but also connect with the universal human experience of coping with tragedy.
Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece that captivates, educates, and resonates with readers from all walks of life. Experience the power of Sarah Krasnostein's storytelling as she brings Sandra Pankhurst's incredible journey to life. Read The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster today and embrace the shared humanity that lies within us all.
Get your copy of The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster now and step into a world where compassion triumphs over chaos.
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