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 Interesting subject, cadavers! June 13, 2008
Interesting subject for a non fiction book,cadavers, but who is not a little bit curious what happens to us after we die. Very informative, very funny, curiously touching impecably reseached. Mary Roach deserves kudos for what she put herself through to bring us this little gem.
STIFF - INFORMATIVE AND HUMOROUS May 19, 2008
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I found myself laughing out loud and fascinated, as well. Very well written and researched; plus, gave me pause for reflection regarding my own "donation(s)". Be warned, however, some may find the subject matter offensive.
Worth reading May 4, 2008
This is an educational book about the history and future of cadavers. Learn more about mortuaries, human crash test dummies, and freeze drying the dead. Mary Roach writes with a frank, compassionate, and witty voice. She manages to show respect for the dead while introducing cocktail party snippets about herself.
What becomes of us when we die May 3, 2008
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I enjoyed this book; Some people that I talked to didn't want to know the outcome (squeamish I am sure). Roach did a great job with Stiff; I now know what becomes of us when we die. She was right it's not easy to deal with if it's a loved one.
Surprisingly funny - LOL material April 29, 2008
"Stiff" by Mary Roach is a remarkably funny and informative romp through what could have been a pretty creepy topic - what actually happens to our bodies when we die. Bouncing from what happens if you sign that organ donor card to the history of medicine to cannibalism to what does a soul weigh to the gory details of decay to dozens of other topics, Ms. Roach has just the right touch of quirkiness and hilarity to transmit an astonishing amount of information in a way that doesn't result in losing one's lunch. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to understand physical death in an unemotional way.
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