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In "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," Caitlin Doughty, the blogger behind the popular web series Ask a Mortician, shares her firsthand experiences working in a crematory. From navigating the physical realities of dealing with ashes to caring for bodies of every shape and size, Doughty offers a candid, often humorous look at the funeral industry. She reveals the emotional challenges and the less‑known aspects of mortuary practice, providing readers with a unique perspective on how the profession shapes our understanding of death and the rituals around it.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Memoir/Professional Memoir
Authors: Caitlin Doughty
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