50 pages • 1 hour read
Caitlin DoughtyFrom Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death by Caitlin Doughty and Landis Blair explores diverse cultural death practices globally. Through various personal experiences, it reveals how different societies honor their deceased. The book examines traditions, rituals, and beliefs surrounding death, emphasizing how these practices shape individuals' and communities' views on mortality and remembrance.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Caitlin Doughty and Landis Blair's From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death offers an intriguing exploration of diverse death rituals. Readers appreciate its respectful yet humorous tone, insightful cultural perspectives, and stunning illustrations. Some find the narrative fragmented, but overall, it is praised for demystifying death with empathy and curiosity.
Who Should Read From Here to Eternity?
A reader who enjoys From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death would be intrigued by cultural anthropology, death customs, and a blend of humor and sensitivity. Fans of Mary Roach's Stiff or Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes will find a similar exploration of mortality and cultural practices.