this was such a fascinating and informative book! i really appreciated how open and honest she is about her experiences and the realities of death, especially our culture’s reception to death. basically if you’ve watched and enjoyed any of her youtube videos, you will definitely enjoy this. i only wish she talked more about mortuary school! also, she’s a fantastic narrator of her own book - i recommend the audiobook!

to be honest, it is really terrifying to realize that one day i am going to die, and it will probably take a long time for me to be at peace with it. i’m not sure if i’ll ever get over my fear of dying. but it’s important to be informed of the realities of death and what to do to prepare for your inevitable death. this book did make me think a lot about my own death, but even if that's an uncomfortable thing for you, i would still encourage you to read it. it's not all doom and gloom - if you're ever curious about what Doughty might talk about in here, i recommend watching a few of her youtube videos to get a feel it. it also challenged some beliefs i had about morticians, and funeral practices in other cultures. this was an overall fascinating book !