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A review by vikingvisuals
From Here to Eternity: Travelling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
The book is well written, entertaining, and deals with a subject that many people might shy away from in such a way to make it accessible.
Although I was truly interested in more information regarding the histories or rituals, especially in certain chapters, I recognize that the book is less a detailed account of dealing with death across the world on a large scale, but instead a focus on the experiences of the author on specific travels. Also I believe that the book was designed not for the audience of people already interested and open to the practice of mourning through other cultures, but instead to challenge the widest possible audience to look at a subject they usually shy from in new and different ways, while pointing out the sad reality of the system in America and to push towards more open minded and environmental practices.
I would recommend this book to anyone, even those already familiar with some funerary practices, as it is a fairly quick and enjoyable read with a worthy message.
Although I was truly interested in more information regarding the histories or rituals, especially in certain chapters, I recognize that the book is less a detailed account of dealing with death across the world on a large scale, but instead a focus on the experiences of the author on specific travels. Also I believe that the book was designed not for the audience of people already interested and open to the practice of mourning through other cultures, but instead to challenge the widest possible audience to look at a subject they usually shy from in new and different ways, while pointing out the sad reality of the system in America and to push towards more open minded and environmental practices.
I would recommend this book to anyone, even those already familiar with some funerary practices, as it is a fairly quick and enjoyable read with a worthy message.