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  <title><![CDATA[Death: A Life]]></title>
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  <default_description>The shocking new memoir from Death&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;At last, the mysterious, feared, and misunderstood being known only as &#8220;Death&#8221; talks frankly and unforgettably about his infinitely awful existence. Chronicling his abusive childhood, his near-fatal addiction to Life, his excruciating time in rehab, and the ultimate triumph of his true nature, this long-awaited autobiography finally reveals the inner story of one of the most troubling, and troubled, figures in history. For the first time, Death reveals his affairs with the living, his maltreatment at the hands of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the ungodly truth behind the infamous &#8220;Jesus Incident,&#8221; and the loneliness of being the End of All Things. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Intense, unpredictable, and instantly engaging, &lt;i&gt;Death: A Life&lt;/i&gt; is not only a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a universe that, despite its profound flaws, gave Death the fiery determination to carve out a successful existence on his own terms. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;DEATH was born in Hell, the only son of Satan and Sin. He was educated in the Palace of Pandemonium and the Garden of Eden. Since before the Dawn of Time, he has ushered souls into the darkness of eternity. This is his first book.</default_description>
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  <original_publication_month type="integer">9</original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2008</original_publication_year>
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      <name><![CDATA[George Pendle]]></name>
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  <read_at>Tue Oct 14 12:36:28 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[What with the intoduction; I was a little worried that this would be another lesson in how I should have paid more attention in English Lit (omg murder me proper English, 25 cent words left and right, etc) But as I've gotten into the meat of the story, I've really started to enjoy it.  So far, it's ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34804907">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Death a life by george pendle really struck my interest mainly because of the picture on the front.Obviously its about &quot;death&quot; well as a person (grim reeper).George pendel really sets the scene of hell and all the characters that inhabit it.My favorite character would have to be death hims...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39841256">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Wed Jun 03 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[The best thing about this book is that it is a biting parody of the memoir genre.  How many troubled childhoods and addiction recoveries do we have to read?  This book tries to skewer them all.  Death had a tough life; after all, he was the son of Satan and Sin.  And, when he finally grows up, he is...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58340489">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[What a great holiday read! I am absolutely serious. It was a good book to enjoy without rushing. The memoir of the Death, the difficult childhood in Hell, parents - Sin and Satan who don't understand the poor offspring. The new project that God decided to start on Earth and all the consequences that...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46217132">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Mon Mar 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[The mystique of death has been entertaining to mere mortals for centuries, partly because of our miniscule understanding of passing on. Death has numerously been portrayed as a being, yet one thing is clear about George Pendle's witty novel: it's also fun to give Death a little exposition.<br/><br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/61513842">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sat Apr 04 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Admittedly, this book was not what I expected. Actually, I'm not even entirely sure what I expected, but this wasn't it. However, it was actually sort of amazing. It was witty but requires a bit of a dry sense of humor to get it. Blatantly satirical, which is always wonderful. I've recommended it to...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/51680020">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Fantastic! One of the funniest interpretations of mythological creation I have ever read. Told from Death's perspective, a diabolical take on God's work through the ages. Death's frequent reference to himself as &quot;...I am the End of All Things,&quot;  followed by a good shove into the oblivion d...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/37385866">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[If you've ever wondered how Death got to be the way It (He?) is, this is the book for you.  From his dysfunctional family--he's the son of Satan and Sin--to his unconventional upbringing in Hell, from his introduction into the Garden of Eden to his time spent with the three horsemen of the Apocalyps...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/40202509">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[ I really like this book manly because it portraits Death as a person. It tells you about how his childhood, his relationship with his parents, how he came to be death in the world. His experiences with angels, people, and the role he played in the crucifixion of Jesus also made it interesting. I al...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46084963">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Thu Nov 20 11:28:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This one is hilarious!  Right up there with Lamb by Christopher Moore!<br/><br/>The book is written as Death's memoir, covering early childhood to the present - mom is Sin, dad is Satan (an absentee father).  It's full of one-liners and quips.  Example: God discovers that Cain killed Abel and exclai...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/38048505">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Thu May 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was the most hilarious, offensive, sacrilegious work of literature I've ever read. It's really smart, corny, philosophical, whimsical, and sometimes just plain dumb, (but in a good way). I recommend this to anyone who wants a good laugh and a good discussion afterward.  ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed this book very much.  It was a quick read, which I also enjoyed.  The humor is somewhat vulgar and dry, resulting in my even laughing out loud at times.  My favorite part (though brief) was the unicorn, if you've read it, you'll know why.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[After reading Death: A Life, I cannot wait to read The Remarkable Life of Millard Fillmore.  Pendle is a treasure!<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/50709.George_Pendle" title="George Pendle">George Pendle</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I felt kind of sad when i finished this book. it was very good in my opinion. i love the way this was written. its so creative. probably my newest favorite book. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[If Death was a person, how would his biography read?  Well, this is Pendle's humorous attempt at just that.  Funny in a nothing's-sacred sort of way.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A quirky and often chuckle out loud read about the character death and his centuries long love affair with a repeatedly suicidal woman. Good Stuff!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[So hilarious...  The climax was a little forced, but otherwise, it was just so funny.  The pictures really just put it over the top.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[ This book managed to be funny at least ONCE for every page. Not an easy feat for a humorist. I look forward to Mr. Pendle's other novels.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A memoir written by Death. He explains all, his &quot;Life&quot; , the angels, God or GOD, how he loves his job, why the Pope changed the calendar, and how Phil the Raccoon  prevented the Second Coming. ]]></body>
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