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Morbidly fascinating global funeral rituals for all.
"From Here to Eternity is a great read for those interested in cultural practices surrounding death. Caitlin Doughty takes the reader on a journey to explore funeral customs around the world, giving insight into diverse beliefs and traditions. The book questions the conventional American funeral industry, advocating for more personal and individualized ways to take care of our loved ones after death. The distinctive feature of this book is its inclusion of beautiful illustrations by Landis Blair, making it an even more engaging and unique read."
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ISBN: 9780393356281
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
Date of Publication: 2018-10-09
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.3
(rated by 39512 readers)
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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 Yorker Fascinated 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. 45 illustrations
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