Rothschild: Book Club: “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory” by Caitlin Doughty

Take part in lively discussions during monthly book club gatherings at the library! In August, the group will discuss “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory” by Caitlin Doughty.

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. Honest and heartfelt, self-deprecating and ironic, Caitlin’s engaging style makes this otherwise taboo topic both approachable and engrossing. Now a licensed mortician with an alternative funeral practice, Caitlin argues that our fear of dying warps our culture and society, and she calls for better ways of dealing with death (and our dead).

Open to adults and new members are always welcome, no registration is required. For more information call 715-359-6208.