Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory
Caitlin Doughty
175 pages
"Morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly)—a young mortician goes behind the scenes of her curious profession. Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. She cared for bodies of every color, shape, and affliction, and became an intrepid explorer in the world of the dead. In this best-selling memoir, brimming with gallows humor and vivid characters, she marvels at the gruesome history of undertaking and relates her unique coming-of-age story with bold curiosity and mordant wit. By turns hilarious, dark, and uplifting, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes reveals how the fear of dying warps our society and "will make you reconsider how our culture treats the dead" (San Francisco Chronicle).
This memoir offers a unique perspective from a crematorium worker, making it an intriguing read for those interested in the subject.
It's an interesting read that offers a unique perspective on life and death from someone who works in a crematorium.
This book is a fascinating exploration of death and the funeral industry, written by a passionate mortician who encourages readers to embrace death acceptance.
A fascinating exploration of the funeral industry that can help readers become less sensitive towards death.