
Smoke gets in your eyes (2014)
272 pages 3.8/5 Goodreads
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 life's 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.
Author: Caitlin Doughty
ISBN: 9781410475183
Content Warnings
Mental Health & Emotional
Grief / bereavement (major focus)
Phobias & Sensory
Body horror
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