Working With The Dead
“Working With The Dead” by Josephine Price Powell, published by iUniverse on May 11, 2004, is a 100-page exploration of the author’s experiences with death, both prior to and following her career as an embalmer. This book offers a candid and true account of her encounters with death, blending humor with sensitivity. It aims to provide readers with insights into the practices of modern embalming and the care of the deceased, making the subject accessible to those interested in this field.
Readers will find a collection of anecdotes that reflect the author’s personal journey, presenting a mix of emotions that range from sadness to humor. The narrative invites those curious about the intricacies of death and embalming to engage with the material in a thoughtful manner. With its focus on biography and personal memoirs, “Working With The Dead” serves as a unique perspective on a topic often considered taboo, encouraging a deeper understanding of the art and care involved in working with the dead.
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A must for those with an interest in Death. “Working with the Dead” provides a readable and true account of the author’s encounters with Death, before and after she became an embalmer. Without a doubt this sometimes humorous, yet sensitive and caring approach to death and embalming, will keep the reader gripped on every page. Anecdotes from her personal life and experience make the book engrossing, sad and sometimes funny–but it is not for the faint hearted.
“Working with the Dead” opens doors to modern embalming and caring for the dead in a way that is easily understood by those wishing to follow the art.
Make yourself comfortable, lock the door, and…prepare to be surprised.
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