The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford
Our National Way of Death
This book is a critical examination of the funeral industry in the United States. The author explores the various ways in which the industry exploits the grief and vulnerability of the bereaved to upsell expensive services and merchandise, often with little regard for the actual needs or desires of the deceased or their loved ones. She also delves into the cultural and societal norms around death and burial in America, questioning their origins and the extent to which they are perpetuated by the industry for profit.
The 1227th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1963
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 75,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
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- 100 Major Works of Modern Creative Nonfiction (ThoughtCo)
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the 20th Century (and Beyond) in English (Counterpunch)
- Time Magazine's All-TIME 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (Time Magazine)
- David Bowie's Top 100 Favorite Books (David Bowie)