The Seven Ages of Death
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The Seven Ages of Death
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The Seven Ages of Death
Forensic pathologist and bestselling author of Unnatural Causes, Dr Richard Shepherd, brings his unparalleled honesty and insight to a new exploration of life and death in The Seven Ages of Death. Through 24 intriguing, never-before-told cases, Britain's top forensic pathologist takes us on a mesmerising journey through the stages of life as revealed in death. From the elderly to the young, from murder to misadventure, and from illness to accidental death, each body divulges profound truths about human development, mortality, the individual's life story, and even about Shepherd himself.
In The Seven Ages of Death, Dr Shepherd employs his vast experience to uncover the hidden narratives within the human body. Each chapter corresponds to different ages and stages of life, each brought to a poignant close by death. Through these diverse cases, ranging from natural deaths to tragic accidents and heinous crimes, the author reveals how forensic pathology illuminates the realities of our final moments and the stories our remains tell.
Dr Shepherd's compassionate yet scientific approach provides readers with a deep understanding of death, its causes, and its implications. His candid narrative style bridges the gap between the clinical and the personal, offering not only a glimpse into his professional world but also his own reflections on mortality.
This powerful, moving, and above all, reassuring book offers invaluable insights on how to understand death, possibly postpone it, and eventually embrace it as the last great adventure. Dr Shepherd's expertise and humanity shine through every page, making The Seven Ages of Death an essential read for those seeking to demystify the end of life.
From the bestselling author of Unnatural Causes comes another compelling narrative that blends fascinating forensic details with profound human stories, shedding light on the ultimate mystery that awaits us all.
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The book by Dr Richard Shepherd is described as more reflective and meditative, filled with sharp observations about life and death. It is enlightening and strangely uplifting, with a final chapter that is particularly beautiful and light. Each chapter unfolds like a finely crafted detective story, explaining the causes of death and their hidden reasons. Despite its grim subject matter, the writing is beautiful and surprisingly humorous in parts. The book is gripping, life-affirming, and full of insightful, candid reflections.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405947107
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 May 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 287g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Richard Shepherd was born in West London but grew up in Watford. He was introduced to a medical textbook smuggled into the classroom by a friend which opened his eyes to the world of crime and murder, setting him on a lifelong quest to understand death in its many forms. He trained as a doctor at St George's Hospital medical school at Hyde Park Corner, qualifying in 1977 and then completed his postgraduate training as a forensic pathologist in 1987. He immediately joined what was then the elite forensic department at Guy's Hospital. He has been involved nationally and internationally in the forensic investigation of thousands of deaths from unnatural causes, from headline-making murders to mass natural disasters.
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