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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.
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"'From Here to Eternity' is a very interesting look at the various death practices of different societies or subcultures throughout the world. It is by no means exhaustive, but gives the reader a sample of what types of ways that death is handled. My only criticism is that it reads like a series of individual chapters / vignettes and lacks somewhat of a cohesiveness that an overall examination would possess. I often was looking for ways to link the chapters beyond the overarching topic of death, and I couldn't find it. It might have been interesting to understand why the author chose the locations she did, in what order, and how she moved from one to another (other than via air travel).
Overall, a really neat book well worth the read. I am looking forward to more books by this author!"
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From Here to Eternity Traveling the World to Find the Good Death Caitlin Doughty Landis Blair 9780393356281 Books Reviews :
From Here to Eternity Traveling the World to Find the Good Death Caitlin Doughty Landis Blair 9780393356281 Books Reviews
- Caitlin Doughty is a big thinker and a great writer. With her wicked sense of humor she has an uncanny ability to guide readers (and viewers of her short videos) past squeamish curiosity into new, thoughtful views Hey! We aren’t the only ones mourning here. There is no single way to do this. And there are myriad deeply-held beliefs about how we deal with a dead body; how we behave around it, how we treat it or don’t treat it. How some individuals are comforted by long-held, elaborate physical or spirituals rituals, or how many are relieved to be free of the burden of the shell, or may even be frightened in its presence.
With Doughty’s voice and the influence of her and writers like her, there is a chance in our lifetimes to clear our psyches and sense of obligation, and to think clearly What do I want? What do I want for my loved ones? It is not necessary, it is not more hygienic, meaningful or respectful to continue with the traditional American ways of death or burial. There are many paths and it’s OK. - While her first book, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, was a collection of personal stories from Caitlin, From Here to Eternity is a story of others. In this book we learn about death culture from all over the world, as well as here in the United States. If you have watched any of her YouTube videos, you will know what to expect from this book. The book reads like watching one of her videos. I appreciate in depth look at all the culture surrounding death in various locations, and learning what options are available in different localities. This is over all a light hearted look at death, that can cause some serious introspection. Thank you for sharing your journeys with us Caitlin!
- 'From Here to Eternity' is a very interesting look at the various death practices of different societies or subcultures throughout the world. It is by no means exhaustive, but gives the reader a sample of what types of ways that death is handled. My only criticism is that it reads like a series of individual chapters / vignettes and lacks somewhat of a cohesiveness that an overall examination would possess. I often was looking for ways to link the chapters beyond the overarching topic of death, and I couldn't find it. It might have been interesting to understand why the author chose the locations she did, in what order, and how she moved from one to another (other than via air travel).
Overall, a really neat book well worth the read. I am looking forward to more books by this author! - I love this author and I enjoy her videos on You Tube. This books exams death practices in different parts of the world in a compassionate manner. She is really teaching us, with her humor, intelligence and her gift for telling story telling skills, to be more open and comfortable about the dying process and alternative ways to plan a funeral. She has really opened my eyes about the funeral industry and unnecessary costs. I enjoyed her first book as well.
- Finished within a day of receiving it because I did not want to put it down! The writing style is fun and attention keeping while still maintaining composure. As for the content, this was a great exploration into different cultures. This is a great book to introduce oneself to multiple cultures and to a variety of aspects in the global community surrounding death. A great read that I would highly recommend!
- This is a book every person who has a fear of death or those not dealing with death should read. This book is helpful in getting you into understanding not only the finality of death but how we & others deal with it.
As a true believer of DENIAL *not just a river in Egypt*, this book, as well as Caitlin Doughty's other book "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", are invaluable learning tools. These books are so great because they are entertaining and educational. Which is not something you can say about most books dealing with death.
Thanks to Caitlin, I am on the road to death acceptance. Now, this is not that I am out racing to die, just that *IT* will happen no matter what I or anyone else tries to do. Death & Taxes THEY HAPPEN. I am now setting up what will happen to my body once I'm dead. And all the other decisions needed. So many Thanks to wonderful Caitlin.
If you can, check out Caitlin Doughty's book tour. She is a riot ~ LIVE!!! Also, you should watch her youtube channel ~ Ask A Mortician.
So buy this book and read it *LIKE I HAVE*. Oh and buy another as a gift *LIKE I HAVE*... - Five stars from me! How interesting to learn about death rituals in other societies.The death practices that Americans see as "normal" versus those other cultures view as "normal" highlights just how unique each culture truly is. From the high-tech to the hands-on this book takes a look at many different customs and beliefs that are deeply meaningful to those involved, regardless of how strange they may seem to us. I love Caitlin's honest and quirky style and can hear her voice in the pages of her book. I've been following her "Ask a Mortician" YouTube series for several years and read When Smoke Gets in Your Eyes on the day it was released. I love it all! Through her hard work, dedication and encouragement of honest conversation, she is spearheading a movement in America to change the way things are "normally" done, explaining there is a healthier, better, more meaningful, MUCH more affordable way to deal with the inevitability of death and how we handle things before, during and after. This is a great read and gives such interesting insight to the world around us.
- Another winner from my new favorite author! This one is rich in culture, and makes me a little jealous that these rituals have passed us for whatever reason. Love the Graham theft Parsons reference. One of my favorite movies, I secretly wish when I go that my friends would do.
Thanks for another book that makes death less scary.
