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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

& Other Lessons From the Crematory /
Apr 21, 2017Marlowe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I came across this while browsing available eBooks, and was initially intrigued by the title. It reminded me of something, and upon reading the summary, thought I would give it a try. Doughty's life is certainly interesting. At first, I struggled with the idea a young woman would want to work in a crematory. But as Doughty fills up in on her life, and passions, and personal beliefs, her chosen profession does not seem that weird after all. The cultural and historical information that she provides throughout the work is incredibly interesting, and has changed my views on death and end of life arrangements. I think Doughty offers a balanced view of western practices, and while she certainly has clear opinions, at no point to I think her intent is judgement. Her career has allowed her to see death from so many perspectives, and see how different people react. This is a fast and engaging read, that I encourage others to try.