Past Mortems

Name: Past Mortems
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780751565348
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Life and death behind mortuary doors

By Carla Valentine

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Past Mortems by Carla Valentine is an intriguing journey into the world of post-mortem examinations, providing an insider's perspective on life and death. This memoir explores the author's experiences as a mortuary technician, revealing the fascinating details of working with the deceased. Through a blend of personal stories and historical insights, the book examines society's evolving relationship with death and the rituals surrounding it.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of forensics and have a curiosity about the life behind the mortuary doors. With engaging anecdotes and insights into life as a pathologist, this memoir offers a compelling look at the intersection of death and daily life, infused with humour and humanity.

Past Mortems

Let Carla Valentine, mortician and curator - the mistress of death and high queen of the specimen jar - tell the truth about, in her words: 'exactly what happens when the mortuary doors swing shut or the lid of the coffin closes.'

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PRE-ORDER NOW: MURDER ISN'T EASY: THE FORENSICS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE, THE FASCINATING NEW BOOK BY CARLA VALENTINE

'Part memoir and part manifesto, Valentine's book lifts the lid on daily life in the mortuary . . . Valentine bares her own soul . . . with visceral attention to physical and emotional detail' - Wendy Moore, Guardian

'A fascinating portrait . . . one seriously intriguing read' - Glamour

'A grisly topic, but a glorious read' - Mail on Sunday

A day in the life of Carla Valentine - curator, pathology technician and 'death professional' - is not your average day. She spent ten years training and working as an Anatomical Pathology Technologist: where the mortuary slab was her desk, and that day's corpses her task list.

Past Mortems tells Carla's stories of those years, as well as investigating the body alongside our attitudes towards death - shedding light on what the living can learn from the dead and the toll the work can take on the living souls who carry it out.

Fascinating and insightful, Past Mortems reveals the truth about what happens when the mortuary doors swing shut or the lid of the coffin closes . . .

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Carla Valentine's Past Mortems is described as a compelling blend of memoir and manifesto that explores her life in the mortuary, offering vivid insights into her personal experiences and views on death. Critics appreciate her ability to provide a detailed and heartfelt perspective, delivering a captivating account that portrays her profession with care and empathy, making it an engaging read for those curious about the realities of working with the deceased.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751565348

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

Collections

Biography & Memoir Carla Valentine Education & Reference Grief & Loss Non-Fiction

About the Author

Carla Valentine works with the dead: she's your average chick who just happens to know as much about corpses as she does cocktails. After studying forensics, Carla assisted pathologists with post-mortems for years, before eventually becoming the Technical Curator of the world's most famous pathology museum. When it comes to death, she truly is a world-class expert.