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    <body><![CDATA[Here's why it's only 3 stars: I'm comparing what it is to what I wanted it to be. It's a nicely done compendium of facts regarding traditions/objects/beliefs around the world, but I WANTED it to be a more cogent piece--a discussion, a bringing together of ideas in different ways.  <br/><br/>Defini...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39015991">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[really interesting book about things related to death,etc.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Interesting tidbits of information.  Text is a little dry, but there is fascinating stuff here.  Reviewed for VOYA.]]></body>
    
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