Description
Discover 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,' a compelling memoir by Caitlin Doughty that explores our society's complex relationship with death. In this captivating book, you will journey with Doughty as she navigates her experiences working in a cremation and burial service. With humor and insight, she delves into the lives of those she encounters, unearthing the often-avoided conversations surrounding mortality. This memoir isn't just a tale of death; it's a heartfelt call for revolutionizing attitudes towards dying and grief. Doughty's unique perspective sheds light on cultural death rituals, challenging misconceptions and inviting readers to engage with this inevitable aspect of life. Featuring an array of memorable characters and rich storytelling, 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes' is both entertaining and enlightening. This is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding our mortal journey more deeply. Perfect for book clubs and readers who appreciate heartfelt narratives that provoke thought and compassion. Each page is lush with gallows humor and poignant reflections, making it a valuable addition to your bookshelf. Dive into this unforgettable exploration of life and death today! Your new book will be shipped quickly, ensuring you can start reading as soon as possible. Experience a new perspective on death with this transformative memoir today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781782111054
Year: 2016
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 272
Description:
'Unforgettable . . . a hilarious, poignant and impassioned plea to revolutionise our attitudes to death' Gavin Francis, Guardian
From her first day at Westwind Cremation & Burial, twenty-three-year-old Caitlin Doughty threw herself into her curious new profession. Coming face-to-face with the very thing we go to great lengths to avoid thinking about she started to wonder about the lives of those she cremated and the mourning families they left behind, and found herself confounded by people's erratic reactions to death. Exploring our death rituals - and those of other cultures - she pleads the case for healthier attitudes around death and dying. Full of bizarre encounters, gallows humour and vivid characters (both living and very dead), this illuminating account makes this otherwise terrifying subject inviting and fascinating.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781782111054
Year: 2016
Publisher: A&U Canongate
Pages: 272
Description:
'Unforgettable . . . a hilarious, poignant and impassioned plea to revolutionise our attitudes to death' Gavin Francis, Guardian
From her first day at Westwind Cremation & Burial, twenty-three-year-old Caitlin Doughty threw herself into her curious new profession. Coming face-to-face with the very thing we go to great lengths to avoid thinking about she started to wonder about the lives of those she cremated and the mourning families they left behind, and found herself confounded by people's erratic reactions to death. Exploring our death rituals - and those of other cultures - she pleads the case for healthier attitudes around death and dying. Full of bizarre encounters, gallows humour and vivid characters (both living and very dead), this illuminating account makes this otherwise terrifying subject inviting and fascinating.