Smoke gets in your eyes : & other lessons from the crematory
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Fort Morgan Public Library - BIOGRAPHY | BIO Doughty, C. | On Shelf |
Mancos Library District - NONFICTION | 363.750 DOU | On Shelf |
South Routt Library District - Yampa - NONFICTION | 363.7 DOU | On Shelf |
Wellington Public Library - NONFICTION | 363.75092 Dou | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, NY : W. W. Norton & Company, 2015.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
x, 254, 5 unnumbered pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes a reading group guide.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-254)
Description
Most people want to avoid thinking about death, but Caitlin Doughty-a twenty-something with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre-took a job at a crematory, turning morbid curiosity into her lifes work. Thrown into a profession of gallows humor and vivid characters (both living and very dead), Caitlin learned to navigate the secretive culture of those who care for the deceased. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes tells an unusual coming-of-age story full of bizarre encounters and unforgettable scenes. Caring for dead bodies of every color, shape, and affliction, Caitlin soon becomes an intrepid explorer in the world of the dead. She describes how she swept ashes from the machines (and sometimes onto her clothes) and reveals the strange history of cremation and undertaking, marveling at bizarre and wonderful funeral practices from different cultures.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Doughty, C. (2015). Smoke gets in your eyes: & other lessons from the crematory . W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Doughty, Caitlin. 2015. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: & Other Lessons From the Crematory. W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Doughty, Caitlin. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: & Other Lessons From the Crematory W. W. Norton & Company, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Doughty, Caitlin. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: & Other Lessons From the Crematory W. W. Norton & Company, 2015.
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