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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

And Other Lessons from the Crematory

Caitlin Doughty

Explore the secretive and often misunderstood world of death care with Caitlin Doughty in "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". With a degree in medieval history and a fascination with all things macabre, Caitlin takes on a job at a crematory and discovers a world full of bizarre encounters and unforgettable scenes caring for dead bodies of every color, shape, and affliction. Through her unique profession, Caitlin demystifies death and reveals the strange history of cremation and undertaking while answering questions you didn't know you had. Her engaging storytelling and candid style make this taboo topic both approachable and engrossing.
Publish Date
2015-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
2015-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2014
Goodreads Rating
4.22
ISBN
9780393351903
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2018-08-29T15:35:10.000Z
@Jmosley_history @tomstonemayer @TheGoodDeath I highly recommend Caitlin’s first book Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, too!      source