Mortuary Confidential

Mortuary Confidential: | Kenneth McKenzie, Todd Harra

so-so

I read this book as part of the 52 week challenge. The prompt was to read an anthology. This book was very unique. It‘s made up of short stories written by funeral directors. Some of the stories were so cute and inspiring. At the end of the day, I learned that undertakers are just normal people living normal lives. I guess I already knew that, but expected the stories to be a bit more occult.

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monkeygirlsmama

Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt | Kenneth McKenzie, Todd Harra

so-so

3.5 stars

I noticed this book has some mixed reviews, but honestly I thought it was a relatively entertaining read. A few of the stories pulled at my heart strings and there were a couple that made me laugh out loud. Overall, I think I was hoping for a bit more “dirt“, though it was still a fun read as it was.

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SW-T

Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt | Kenneth McKenzie, Todd Harra

so-so

It sounded good, but the blurb on the cover is very misleading. It wasn‘t the most boring book ever, but as lively as a bunch of drunks at a New Orleans funeral it was not. Didn‘t hate it, didn‘t love it, almost bailed. However, a few of the stories had a pulse and saved the rest from being a total snooze fest.

#nonfiction

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BlameJennyJane

Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt | Kenneth McKenzie, Todd Harra

bailed

This was boring. 😴🥱😴🥱

Bail! #ImpulseRead #WinterGames #TheFilthyAnimals

@rather_be_reading @Clwojick @StayCurious

KathyWheeler That should have been fascinating not boring! My daughter wants to be a funeral director, so I‘d thought about getting this book for her. I probably won‘t now. 5y

rather_be_reading make sure to tag impulse or holiday or tbr read for points 5y

BlameJennyJane @rather_be_reading I wasn‘t sure if I could since I ultimately bailed. Iced updated it as an #ImpulseRead. ❤️🌲 5y

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BlameJennyJane @KathyWheeler I was really looking forward to it and it was just dull. The stories meant to be funny were just barely. I‘ve read better on the subject including

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

BlameJennyJane @KathyWheeler My favorite is

Remember Me: A Lively Tour of the American Way of Dea

KathyWheeler @BlameJennyJane I‘ll have to tell my daughter about Remember Me. She‘s read Stiffed. Thanks! 5y

rather_be_reading @BlameJennyJane i dnt think tht matters 5y

rather_be_reading 16 5y

BlameJennyJane @rather_be_reading ok. Thanks, Danielle! 5y

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Clevercactus

Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt | Kenneth McKenzie, Todd Harra

pick

I bought this at a special price for my Kindle. It is a compilation of “war stories” written by undertakers. Nothing gruesome but very interesting. All of the stories were written by different funeral directors across the country and each chapter is no more than a few pages long. I enjoyed the book and learned a fair bit. I recommend adding it to your digital pile when it goes on sale again.

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