Every book Caitlin Doughty recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Caitlin Doughty

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   The American way of death

   Jessica Mitford · Discussed · 1 episode

   The American Way of Death by Jessica Mitford is a 1963 investigative exposé that sharply criticizes the American funeral industry and became a surprise national bestseller.

   Discussed

   “in writing the American way of death Jessica mitford wasn't trying to improve our relationship with death”

   Freakonomics Radio How to Be Better at Death | Freakonomics Radio | Episode 450 2023-09-10 Listen at 20:07

   Where to get it

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