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This is not a book for either the faint of heart or those that are easily offended by references to death, bodies (or the parts thereof) or by the more relaxed approaches to the hereafter. Roach takes the reader through all of the post life options that one can put one's body through from the standard burial and cremation (which are not as pleasant as many believe) to donating all or part to science or to save the lives of others through organ donation. Roach is candid in her research and interv
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This book is simultaneously repulsive and fascinating and I loved it. I never suspected that so much information about cadavers existed. I listened to the audible version and the reader was very good. She had a sardonic tone that captured the writers tone completely. There were parts of the book at which I laughed so hard it was painful. Come on, forming a mind picture of a corpse farting has to be high on the list of unexpected events. The chapter of all the ways that are used to test the valid
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At times a little disturning but hysterical and informative! I look upon the dead in a whole new light.
This book…so on the one hand, we have a ton of information, organized in a thoughtful way, paced to keep you wanting more. And on the other hand, you have the author, really the main character in this story, who is painting herself as a bit…irreverent? In on it with us, the titillated reader, instead of with the nerdy nerds who are nerving out about cadavers? I don’t know. It comes across as very dated.
Another great book by Mary Roach - funny, entertaining and insightful. I will admit that the first few chapters had me on the verge of barfing (literally) but that doesn't mean it wasn't worthwhile!! :) Very very good.
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The book wanders, but the author is tremendously funny and traces down some interesting information.
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