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Travelers & Explorers - From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death

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Book Synopsis: A New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestseller“Doughty chronicles [death] practices with tenderheartedness, a technician’s fascination, and an unsentimental respect for grief.” —Jill Lepore, The New YorkerFascinated by our pervasive fear of dead bodies, mortician Caitlin Doughty embarks on a global expedition to discover how other cultures care for the dead. From Zoroastrian sky burials to wish-granting Bolivian skulls, she investigates the world’s funerary customs and expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity. Her account questions the rituals of the American funeral industry—especially chemical embalming—and suggests that the most effective traditions are those that allow mourners to personally attend to the body of the deceased. Exquisitely illustrated by artist Landis Blair, From Here to Eternity is an adventure into the morbid unknown, a fascinating tour through the unique ways people everywhere confront mortality.

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Embark on a journey through the intriguing world of death customs with the New York Times and Los Angeles Times Bestseller, From Here to Eternity. Join mortician Caitlin Doughty as she explores global practices of caring for the dead, from Zoroastrian sky burials to Bolivian wish-granting skulls. Gain a new perspective on death and dignity as she challenges the norms of the American funeral industry. This book will open your eyes to the diverse ways in which different cultures honor their departed loved ones.

Delve into the morbid unknown with From Here to Eternity, where Caitlin Doughty's tenderhearted narration and Landis Blair's exquisite illustrations bring to life the world of funerary customs. Discover the beauty and significance behind age-old traditions that celebrate the journey from life to death. Expand your understanding of grief and learn how personal involvement can provide solace in times of loss. Uncover the secrets of global rituals that invite you to explore the profound relationship between the living and the departed.

Take a walk on the dark side and challenge your perceptions of death and dying with From Here to Eternity. Let Caitlin Doughty guide you through a thought-provoking exploration of mortality, where no topic is off-limits. Embrace the opportunity to reflect on your own beliefs and practices surrounding death, and discover new ways to honor the memory of those who have passed. Are you ready to embark on this enlightening journey?

Don't miss out on this captivating odyssey into the world of death rituals and traditions. Purchase your copy of From Here to Eternity now and start your adventure today.

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