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Explore the captivating journey in 'This Party's Dead' by journalist Erica Buist, which takes readers on a unique globe-trotting adventure through death festivals from diverse cultures including Mexico, Nepal, Madagascar, Sicily, Japan, and New Orleans. This insightful trade paperback delves into the human experience of mortality, revealing how various societies celebrate life amid the inevitable reality of death. Featuring the Day of the Dead in Mexico as a centerpoint, Buist confronts her own grief by exploring how different cultures embrace the topic of death with joy and openness. From vibrant rituals to solemn remembrance, 'This Party's Dead' sheds light on how a global perspective can reshape our understanding of mortality. Perfect for those interested in cultural anthropology, grief observation, and the art of celebration, this book is an engaging read for anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of life and death. With a brand-new, pristine condition and published in 2023 by Unbound, this trade paperback is a must-have addition to your collection. Shipping is free on all orders, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Please note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800181397
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Unbound
Description:
“[A] rollicking, globe-trotting death adventure…”—The Brooklyn Rail
What if we responded to death... by throwing a party? Journalist Erica Buist travels to seven death festivals around the world (Nepal, Madagascar, Indonesia, Sicily, Japan, Mexico and New Orleans)
By the time Erica Buist’s father-in-law Chris was discovered, upstairs in his bed, his book resting on his chest, he had been dead for over a week. She searched for answers (the artery-clogging cheeses in his fridge?) and tried to reason with herself (does daughter-in-law even feature in the grief hierarchy?) and eventually landed on an inevitable, uncomfortable truth: everybody dies.
With Mexico’s Day of the Dead festivities as a starting point, Erica decided to confront death head-on by visiting seven death festivals around the world – one for every day they didn’t find Chris. From Mexico to Nepal, Sicily, Thailand, Madagascar, Japan and finally Indonesia – with a stopover in New Orleans, where the dead outnumber the living ten to one – This Party’s Dead is the account of her journey to understand how other cultures deal with mortal terror, how they move past the knowledge that they’re going to die in order to live happily day-to-day, how they celebrate rather than shy away from the topic of death – and how when this openness and acceptance are passed down through the generations, death suddenly doesn’t seem so scary after all. Now available in paperback.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781800181397
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Unbound
Description:
“[A] rollicking, globe-trotting death adventure…”—The Brooklyn Rail
What if we responded to death... by throwing a party? Journalist Erica Buist travels to seven death festivals around the world (Nepal, Madagascar, Indonesia, Sicily, Japan, Mexico and New Orleans)
By the time Erica Buist’s father-in-law Chris was discovered, upstairs in his bed, his book resting on his chest, he had been dead for over a week. She searched for answers (the artery-clogging cheeses in his fridge?) and tried to reason with herself (does daughter-in-law even feature in the grief hierarchy?) and eventually landed on an inevitable, uncomfortable truth: everybody dies.
With Mexico’s Day of the Dead festivities as a starting point, Erica decided to confront death head-on by visiting seven death festivals around the world – one for every day they didn’t find Chris. From Mexico to Nepal, Sicily, Thailand, Madagascar, Japan and finally Indonesia – with a stopover in New Orleans, where the dead outnumber the living ten to one – This Party’s Dead is the account of her journey to understand how other cultures deal with mortal terror, how they move past the knowledge that they’re going to die in order to live happily day-to-day, how they celebrate rather than shy away from the topic of death – and how when this openness and acceptance are passed down through the generations, death suddenly doesn’t seem so scary after all. Now available in paperback.