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Spoiler Alert: You're Gonna Die
One thing you can count on in life is the fact that you are going to die. How’s that for a buzzkill? Most people diligently ignore the reality of their future demise. Thinking about death somehow seems wrong. Luckily, a real life coroner challenged a few thousand internet strangers to do the thinking for you. The result is a collection of morbid and slightly embarrassing questions all about The End. Honest, and often hilarious, answers from a woman who has made a career out of death will leave you with a new perspective on life.
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Published February 14, 2017
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January 28, 2026
Your questions about death answered in a r/IAmA thread type of book.
Heartbreaking, informative, sobering (and sometimes, exasperating).
I enjoyed reading it and learning new things.
The body farm? A research facility where human decomposition is studied? I had noooo idea this thing existed!
A place where students conduct thesis projects on the effects of clothing on the decomposition process, or decomposition in sunlit vs. shaded areas, or decomposition in water. Holy cow! What am I doing with my life studying computers?
Donating your body to rot and decay in the open air while some researchers observe your putrefying corpse to help solve murders, and then having your bones cleaned up (with a toothbrush by some undergraduate students... must be so much fun) to be used for teaching. Sign me up!
Anyway, learning about body farms was definitely the highlight of this book for me.
Another important thing I learned was that symptoms of cardiovascular disease can mimic flu symptoms or be confused with heartburn. So, know and watch out for the symptoms.
Also, you're gonna die. Face it.
Heartbreaking, informative, sobering (and sometimes, exasperating).
I enjoyed reading it and learning new things.
The body farm? A research facility where human decomposition is studied? I had noooo idea this thing existed!
A place where students conduct thesis projects on the effects of clothing on the decomposition process, or decomposition in sunlit vs. shaded areas, or decomposition in water. Holy cow! What am I doing with my life studying computers?
Donating your body to rot and decay in the open air while some researchers observe your putrefying corpse to help solve murders, and then having your bones cleaned up (with a toothbrush by some undergraduate students... must be so much fun) to be used for teaching. Sign me up!
Anyway, learning about body farms was definitely the highlight of this book for me.
Another important thing I learned was that symptoms of cardiovascular disease can mimic flu symptoms or be confused with heartburn. So, know and watch out for the symptoms.
Also, you're gonna die. Face it.
May 9, 2023
Very basic information and has some comments that read as misogynistic, fat-phobic, and insensitive to mental health and circumstances of people in lesser situations and who died by suicide.
February 6, 2017
This was such an interesting and light read (considering its topic yes, it was quite light indeed!). Post-mortems always fascinated me and in a parallel universe I probably am a coroner after all! I would have enjoyed more facts about the practical experience of an autopsy but still I enjoyed this read and discovered things I didn't know before (such as what can be done with your cremains once the entire process has come to an end) (also, I learnt the word cremains, how cool is that?!) so I would recommend it to anyone who's got an interest both in the Mortuary Sciences area and in morbid topics as I do!
I kindly received this book from its publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I kindly received this book from its publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
February 2, 2016
In Five Words or Less: Your questions about death, answered.
**I received this book from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review**
BLUF: Very enjoyable Q&A with a coroner detailing just about everything you want to know about the death business.
The Good
The Format:
The Q&A format is perfect for this book. It keeps the text light and allows the readers to know what exactly we are delving into.
Morbid Curiosity, Answered:
Purcell answers your most important questions:
And answers ones you may not have known you ever had, such as why hospitals cannot remove medical equipment/devices from corpses.
The Underlying Message
Purcell believes strongly that we need to pay attention to death before it happens. She discusses the options that are available for our bodies, with some proper planning. I never knew how many options were out there and it really opens your eyes not only to your own opportunities, but to the idea that your loved ones really don't know how you feel or what you want if you don't tell them.
The Bad
Too Light:
There is a lot of information in this book, but I was hoping for more intimacy with the actual autopsy process. Purcell briefly describes the process, but continues onto other, non-autopsy related questions.
Um.. Tell Me More?:
At the end, the text states that you have to wear underwear upon death, unless specifically stated otherwise to your funeral director. I never knew this until it brings it up and, after bringing it up, it was never explained. Why?
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This is so minor of a complaint, I apologize for its pettiness. The author or coroner (not really sure which) says the following in reference to The Body Farm:
For being a book on death and the normalization of such, it was uncomfortable for me to think that one of these two contributors to this book consider people as "messed up" if they find interest in The Body Farm. It seems a bit contradictory.
Favorite Quotes
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**I received this book from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review**
BLUF: Very enjoyable Q&A with a coroner detailing just about everything you want to know about the death business.
The Good
The Format:
The Q&A format is perfect for this book. It keeps the text light and allows the readers to know what exactly we are delving into.
Morbid Curiosity, Answered:
Purcell answers your most important questions:
Do you judge hair people? Like a woman with unshaved legs?
Yes.
What’s the strangest item you’ve found in a body?
I found a remote control and a Snickers bar, still in the wrapper, in the fat rolls of a really, really, obese person. It was sort of uncomfortable having to give the remove back to the family. “Um… We found this…”
And answers ones you may not have known you ever had, such as why hospitals cannot remove medical equipment/devices from corpses.
The Underlying Message
“Death is something we all know is coming, yet isn’t typically embraced”
“This stuff needs to be normalized.”
Purcell believes strongly that we need to pay attention to death before it happens. She discusses the options that are available for our bodies, with some proper planning. I never knew how many options were out there and it really opens your eyes not only to your own opportunities, but to the idea that your loved ones really don't know how you feel or what you want if you don't tell them.
The Bad
Too Light:
There is a lot of information in this book, but I was hoping for more intimacy with the actual autopsy process. Purcell briefly describes the process, but continues onto other, non-autopsy related questions.
Um.. Tell Me More?:
At the end, the text states that you have to wear underwear upon death, unless specifically stated otherwise to your funeral director. I never knew this until it brings it up and, after bringing it up, it was never explained. Why?
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This is so minor of a complaint, I apologize for its pettiness. The author or coroner (not really sure which) says the following in reference to The Body Farm:
Though the idea of human bodies being stripped naked and dumped out in nature, left to the animals and elements to desecrate, while researchers study the effects may seem horrific (or incredibly awesome depending on what level of mess up you are), there are tangible benefits to this important research taking place.
For being a book on death and the normalization of such, it was uncomfortable for me to think that one of these two contributors to this book consider people as "messed up" if they find interest in The Body Farm. It seems a bit contradictory.
Favorite Quotes
I hate, hate, hate to watch shows about death investigations on TV. […] They have unreal expectations and come up with so many “what-ifs” that it makes things ridiculous! It seems like people look at a case and ask, “Do we have DNA?” No. “Well, then, I don’t know what else we can possibly do here. Let’s add this to the 200,000+ unsolved deaths and we’ll come back to it someday if technology advances.” The realist is, the offender for the majority of all unsolved case is listed in the case notes and is usually someone who’d been mentioned or interviewed within the first five days of the investigation.
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If nothing else, I hope you read this book and developed a better understanding of how the death industry works and some of the options available to you. I also hope it encourages conversations within your family about your own wishes for after you die, because when your time comes, your family will want nothing more to honor you by granting your final wishes. Don’t make it a guessing game
January 11, 2016
Well, that wasn't what I thought it was gonna be. I expected a sort of micro-non-fiction ala Mary Roach's Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers. Instead, this read like a Reddit AMA. That isn't a bad thing, though. The more casual, off the cuff writing made it very relatable and easy to read. If you've ever had questions you wanted to ask a coroner, but never had the opportunity to ask, I can almost guarantee it was asked and answered in this book.
I was also surprised at the length of this book when I first opened it. It is short. My copy was only 88 pages. When I started, I was sure I was gonna say in my review "I wish it was longer". But actually, I think it was a very good length. Long enough to feel in-depth but short enough to hold the interest. All in all a great and unique read.
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
I was also surprised at the length of this book when I first opened it. It is short. My copy was only 88 pages. When I started, I was sure I was gonna say in my review "I wish it was longer". But actually, I think it was a very good length. Long enough to feel in-depth but short enough to hold the interest. All in all a great and unique read.
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
June 2, 2024
If you have the stomach for the frank and frankly gross talk about what will happen to everyone reading this review, this surprisingly funny interview with a coroner is fascinating. You’ll get the basic mechanics of an autopsy, heart-wrenching moments of having to tell a 10 year-old her mother is dead and how to get buried with your pet. It sounds grim but one thing her job has taught her is how temporary and precious life is and to appreciate it now.
September 27, 2023
fun and informative.
February 11, 2016
I think about death a lot. I don't know if that's the norm because according to this book description it isn't. But I have a lot of anxiety issues when it comes to death and I can't help thinking about. I try to put it out of my head when thoughts about it pop in and I try not to dwell on it because that makes it much worse. So it would probably seem like a bad idea for me to read a book like this. I did go into it with a little trepidation wondering if it would trigger my anxiety but I was hoping that it wouldn't. While I do have serious issues with death I do also like to learn about things and I feel like learning more about something actually helps me with my feelings of dread towards it.
Fortunately this was very practical in the way it handled discussing death and I did learn quite a few interesting tidbits about it. The humour didn't really come through for me but I didn't mind the lack of it. I liked how straight forward the answers were and the explanations of some of the circumstances of death were easy to follow. My favourite part was the chapter on the different options one has when they die for what happens to their body. I had heard of some of the options before like being planted as a tree but I figured that it was a far fetched one and that it probably wasn't readily available for a lot of people. So I was surprised to see so many alternative options listed just like the more traditional ways of dealing with a body. One thing I do wish is that the book was longer, I found myself wanting more at the end.
*I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Fortunately this was very practical in the way it handled discussing death and I did learn quite a few interesting tidbits about it. The humour didn't really come through for me but I didn't mind the lack of it. I liked how straight forward the answers were and the explanations of some of the circumstances of death were easy to follow. My favourite part was the chapter on the different options one has when they die for what happens to their body. I had heard of some of the options before like being planted as a tree but I figured that it was a far fetched one and that it probably wasn't readily available for a lot of people. So I was surprised to see so many alternative options listed just like the more traditional ways of dealing with a body. One thing I do wish is that the book was longer, I found myself wanting more at the end.
*I received a copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
September 8, 2025
A decent, insightful book about death and dying from the view of a deputy coroner. I'm not an expert but some of her information seemed incorrect or felt outdated. Though I have no problem with the overall book certain comments made by Jacquie the coroner made me dislike her which made it hard to really enjoy the book.
May 27, 2017
Not to ruin your day or anything, but you’re going to die. Probably not today, but eventually, at some point, chances are really high that you’ll die. This book goes over a few of the ways that could happen, and then what happens to your body after you’re dead.
Ever wondered what a coroner does, exactly what happens in a post-mortem, how embalming works? This book covers all of that and more. It’s in a breezy conversational style, but it’s not disrespectful exactly. Just trying to take the mystique out of death. It doesn’t try to answer any of the philosophical questions about death or dying, just the practical stuff. It was a surprisingly fun read too.
Not very deep, but it was a quick informative read. Free with Kindle Unlimited.
Ever wondered what a coroner does, exactly what happens in a post-mortem, how embalming works? This book covers all of that and more. It’s in a breezy conversational style, but it’s not disrespectful exactly. Just trying to take the mystique out of death. It doesn’t try to answer any of the philosophical questions about death or dying, just the practical stuff. It was a surprisingly fun read too.
Not very deep, but it was a quick informative read. Free with Kindle Unlimited.
January 7, 2016
I received a digital copy of this title from the publisher via Netgalley.
Ten Second Synopsis:
A coroner in the US answers internet users' questions about death and what comes after (in a medical sense), interspersed with witty introductions to each category.
If you have any sort of interest in the workings of the death trade – that is, those people whose job it is to deal with the dead in any manner – then this is a concise and easy-to-read introduction that should suit you perfectly. The questions and answers are divided into a number of categories both for ease of reference and so (I assume) you can skip over the bits that don’t interest you/gross you out/make you feel a bit weird for being too interested in them. The book covers a pretty broad range of content, from information about the types of qualifications and work experience that you might need if you are thinking of getting into work in the post-life industry, to lesser-known methods for body disposal for those who think burial or cremation is too mundane, to what exactly goes on during an autopsy. The book never gets too in-depth on any one topic so I wouldn’t recommend it for those who really want specifics on a certain area – although if you are looking for a book of that nature I would certainly recommend Working Stiff by Judy Melinek or Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlyn Doughty or even Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, which I read way back in that mystical time before I started blogging – but it’s certainly a thorough and accessible introduction.
The introductions to each category written by Korttany Finn are quite funny and Jacquie Purcell has mastered the art of dry humour, so you won’t get too bogged down in the sadness and unsightliness of close encounters with corpses.
The saddest part of my reading experience here is that I wanted it to be longer. I wasn’t prepared for such a concise tome and so I was disappointed that it wasn’t more in-depth. Also, although this is no fault of the authors, there were a whole lot of questions in the first section that are specific to the USA (and in some instances specific to the state in which Purcell works), which prompted the slightly irritating realisation that if I wanted to know about how things work in Australia, I would have to research it myself. As my natural laziness prevents me from doing any such research, I will have to live with this feeling of slight irritation, until someone publishes and places in my hands a book which focuses on post-death practices in Australia.
The fact that this book features answers by a coroner, as opposed to a funeral director or someone who does the work of handling corpses in some capacity, the perspective is slightly different from other books I’ve read on the topic. It took me a few moments to realise that I wasn’t actually 100% sure what a coroner does, although I had some ideas. Those who love crime shows like CSI will probably think they have a good idea about what a coroner does, but this book might change their minds!
Also, the book grew out of a question and answer thread run by Purcell on a parenting blog, so it’s good to know that the questions in the book were actually asked by actual people and therefore, if you have ever idly pondered similar questions, you are not as weird and morbid as you think you are.
Overall I found this to be an interesting interlude on my quest to read lots of books about death, with some fascinating information that I certainly hadn’t considered before. If you are interested in this topic, but you’re looking for a reasonably quick read, then I’d certainly recommend you pick this one up.
Ten Second Synopsis:
A coroner in the US answers internet users' questions about death and what comes after (in a medical sense), interspersed with witty introductions to each category.
If you have any sort of interest in the workings of the death trade – that is, those people whose job it is to deal with the dead in any manner – then this is a concise and easy-to-read introduction that should suit you perfectly. The questions and answers are divided into a number of categories both for ease of reference and so (I assume) you can skip over the bits that don’t interest you/gross you out/make you feel a bit weird for being too interested in them. The book covers a pretty broad range of content, from information about the types of qualifications and work experience that you might need if you are thinking of getting into work in the post-life industry, to lesser-known methods for body disposal for those who think burial or cremation is too mundane, to what exactly goes on during an autopsy. The book never gets too in-depth on any one topic so I wouldn’t recommend it for those who really want specifics on a certain area – although if you are looking for a book of that nature I would certainly recommend Working Stiff by Judy Melinek or Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by Caitlyn Doughty or even Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, which I read way back in that mystical time before I started blogging – but it’s certainly a thorough and accessible introduction.
The introductions to each category written by Korttany Finn are quite funny and Jacquie Purcell has mastered the art of dry humour, so you won’t get too bogged down in the sadness and unsightliness of close encounters with corpses.
The saddest part of my reading experience here is that I wanted it to be longer. I wasn’t prepared for such a concise tome and so I was disappointed that it wasn’t more in-depth. Also, although this is no fault of the authors, there were a whole lot of questions in the first section that are specific to the USA (and in some instances specific to the state in which Purcell works), which prompted the slightly irritating realisation that if I wanted to know about how things work in Australia, I would have to research it myself. As my natural laziness prevents me from doing any such research, I will have to live with this feeling of slight irritation, until someone publishes and places in my hands a book which focuses on post-death practices in Australia.
The fact that this book features answers by a coroner, as opposed to a funeral director or someone who does the work of handling corpses in some capacity, the perspective is slightly different from other books I’ve read on the topic. It took me a few moments to realise that I wasn’t actually 100% sure what a coroner does, although I had some ideas. Those who love crime shows like CSI will probably think they have a good idea about what a coroner does, but this book might change their minds!
Also, the book grew out of a question and answer thread run by Purcell on a parenting blog, so it’s good to know that the questions in the book were actually asked by actual people and therefore, if you have ever idly pondered similar questions, you are not as weird and morbid as you think you are.
Overall I found this to be an interesting interlude on my quest to read lots of books about death, with some fascinating information that I certainly hadn’t considered before. If you are interested in this topic, but you’re looking for a reasonably quick read, then I’d certainly recommend you pick this one up.
January 8, 2016
With a title like that, I simply couldn't resist although I don't read a lot of non-fiction these days. My only criticism, the book was far too short.
Based on an Internet forum where participants were invited to ask a coroner questions, this is a well written summary of some of these questions and answers.
If you are interested in the work and experience of a coroner (who has a fantastic sense of dry humor), I suggest reading this little gem. It was fascinating. I particularly enjoyed the parts on the actual job of a coroner, on the body and on autopsies. Some of the information was quite specific to Jacqui Purcell's location of work, so not everything will be relevant to readers from other areas and countries, and the topic itself is obviously not everybody's cup of tea, but if you're filled with a morbid curiosity about death, what happens thereafter and even how to prepare for it (some valid points there), I can recommend this. I hope Korttany Finn and Jacqui Purcell decide to continue their writing partnership because I absolutely loved their witty commentary.
Thanks for providing me with a free copy via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
Based on an Internet forum where participants were invited to ask a coroner questions, this is a well written summary of some of these questions and answers.
If you are interested in the work and experience of a coroner (who has a fantastic sense of dry humor), I suggest reading this little gem. It was fascinating. I particularly enjoyed the parts on the actual job of a coroner, on the body and on autopsies. Some of the information was quite specific to Jacqui Purcell's location of work, so not everything will be relevant to readers from other areas and countries, and the topic itself is obviously not everybody's cup of tea, but if you're filled with a morbid curiosity about death, what happens thereafter and even how to prepare for it (some valid points there), I can recommend this. I hope Korttany Finn and Jacqui Purcell decide to continue their writing partnership because I absolutely loved their witty commentary.
Thanks for providing me with a free copy via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
December 3, 2015
Couldn't Put It Down!
I am among the many thousands of "internet strangers" who devoured the original threads and was ecstatic to learn about this book. I will recommend this book to everyone I know. Thanks so much for your insight and personal experiences with a topic that is equally terrifying and fascinating to most of us. It felt like I was just hanging out with you and having an amazing discussion about a difficult subject.
I am among the many thousands of "internet strangers" who devoured the original threads and was ecstatic to learn about this book. I will recommend this book to everyone I know. Thanks so much for your insight and personal experiences with a topic that is equally terrifying and fascinating to most of us. It felt like I was just hanging out with you and having an amazing discussion about a difficult subject.
December 2, 2015
Easy and quick read.
Loved this book! The topic, while morbid, is extremely fascinating. I loved the commentary that went along with this book, and I still believe it's the best thread ever! Deputy is simply the best!
Loved this book! The topic, while morbid, is extremely fascinating. I loved the commentary that went along with this book, and I still believe it's the best thread ever! Deputy is simply the best!
December 29, 2015
Super funny and very enlightening. This makes a great book to have on your coffee table for company to have a light read.
December 2, 2015
I really enjoyed this book. It was full of very honest and interesting information.
December 8, 2024
I really enjoyed this short book, which is made up largely of interviews with a coroner. A fun, sassy coroner with a great sense of humor who readily shares her fears and anxieties.
This book sums up my own feelings about death: it's gonna happen, so we might as well be able to talk about it comfortably and responsibly. Knowing more about it should make us feel less frightened and more ready.
The coroner's account of her job is very interesting. I guess I've seen the coroner appear in detective shows many times, but I've never really stopped to think what that profession would look like day to day. Some parts were a little hard to read, with details that either made me extremely sad or extremely squeamish.
But overall, a useful, accessible book. And the final section, about different kinds of arrangements that can be made for each person's own death, is thought-provoking and even inspiring.
The audiobook is great.
This book sums up my own feelings about death: it's gonna happen, so we might as well be able to talk about it comfortably and responsibly. Knowing more about it should make us feel less frightened and more ready.
The coroner's account of her job is very interesting. I guess I've seen the coroner appear in detective shows many times, but I've never really stopped to think what that profession would look like day to day. Some parts were a little hard to read, with details that either made me extremely sad or extremely squeamish.
But overall, a useful, accessible book. And the final section, about different kinds of arrangements that can be made for each person's own death, is thought-provoking and even inspiring.
The audiobook is great.
May 21, 2023
interesting topic but very surface level
basically like reading a reddit AMA thread
most topics were glazed over within a couple pages or sometimes even sentences
if you just want a quick read to get some information about coroners or want to feel more informed about preparations you should take for your inevitable death then it’s a handy read
it however isn’t as informative / gritty / educational as i expected a non fiction book on the topic to be, rather like listened to someone talk about their job casually
basically like reading a reddit AMA thread
most topics were glazed over within a couple pages or sometimes even sentences
if you just want a quick read to get some information about coroners or want to feel more informed about preparations you should take for your inevitable death then it’s a handy read
it however isn’t as informative / gritty / educational as i expected a non fiction book on the topic to be, rather like listened to someone talk about their job casually
March 23, 2024
Fascinating, and right up my alley. I love hearing about what happens to bodies after they die. (An ironic read right after the unexpected passing of my only brother, but I have an inquisitive mind.) The book premise is based on honest, unvarnished answers from a medical examiner to a broad range of questions posed by the general public.
The most meaningful takeaway for me: The medical examiner wishes that parents / people viewed adolescents as "really big children, not small adults" - a poignant reminder as I parent a teen and young adult.
The most meaningful takeaway for me: The medical examiner wishes that parents / people viewed adolescents as "really big children, not small adults" - a poignant reminder as I parent a teen and young adult.
May 13, 2022
I was part of the original internet group that read the original thread that inspired this book. I always wanted to read the finalized version and finally got the chance years later. I appreciate the time the authors spent answering our burning questions about what happens to our bodies and other procedures after we die. I found it interesting as well s as informative. I have experience in the medical field so it didn’t bother me but some people might find parts disturbing or gross.
May 20, 2023
Was a very interesting listen. As someone who loves discussing human mortality and learning more about life & death, this book was fun to listen to, and the narration was great.
Despite it being interesting and fun to listen to, I give it a 3/5 stars purely because the format of question and answer isn't my favorite, and that there were some answers given that were a bit insensitive. But overall, it was a good listen.
Despite it being interesting and fun to listen to, I give it a 3/5 stars purely because the format of question and answer isn't my favorite, and that there were some answers given that were a bit insensitive. But overall, it was a good listen.
January 15, 2024
(3.5 Stars, rounded down to 3)
This book was full of very interesting information. I really liked all the information provided.
It is written like a chat-log from an AMA with a mortician... One that is very interesting, but not a format I love.
This book is for anyone wondering what happens to your body after you die... in a physical sense.
I read the audiobook version and the narration was very good also.
This book was full of very interesting information. I really liked all the information provided.
It is written like a chat-log from an AMA with a mortician... One that is very interesting, but not a format I love.
This book is for anyone wondering what happens to your body after you die... in a physical sense.
I read the audiobook version and the narration was very good also.
December 8, 2023
Practical and informative. Death is inevitable and we all need to prepare for it, not for our sakes, but more so for those we leave behind. Jacquie Purcell's dedication to her career shines through, but I admire her more for her careful consideration and sympathy-in-service for those who need to be confronted on the deaths of their loved ones.
November 19, 2022
Interesting and informative
The book provides lots of detail - sometimes too much - but I'm squeamish, and in the end, my curiosity got the better of me and I read this straight thru.
The book provides lots of detail - sometimes too much - but I'm squeamish, and in the end, my curiosity got the better of me and I read this straight thru.
April 27, 2023
as a (former) hospice nurse, death was a part of my every day life. i know the details of death but never thought about the after. this book was super eye opening and interesting in all the things that take place after you take your last breath. don’t fear death, it’ll happen to you eventually.
November 17, 2023
While lots of it interesting, I struggled with some of the answers, especially the super judgmental section on suicide. I do acknowledge that a American-centric perspective contributes to some of the elements that felt judgemental or jesus’y.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2023
Excellent book on a topic most of us ignore. Death is a given. The authors offer insights into their professional lives as coroners. In addition they give helpful information about the ways each of us can ease the burdens on the ones we leave Benin’s when we die.
July 14, 2024
I read a lot of books about death. This one was in Reddit AskMeAnything format and pretty light in content compared to most things I've read in the past. Picked up a few new bits of information, but was disappointed it came across as judgmental at times.
December 28, 2024
It was informative, but why.... Why would you say you shame dead woman for having long body hair. It's critical and some of her general views far from it, misogynistic and fat phobic...
Meh just read on reddit it read the same
Meh just read on reddit it read the same
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