Mayfield grew up in a funeral home in the South. In this memoir she explores what that meant, discussing her isolation at times, the uniqueness of her family, and how being surrounded by death isn't necessarily as macabre as you might think.
The way she describes Southern culture, people, and traditions was quite accurate and also entertaining. This book is part Six Feet Under and part Stiff, making it a heartfelt, quirky read that I enjoyed.