"Morbid and illuminating" (Entertainment Weekly)?a young mortician goes behind
the scenes of her curious profession.
Most people want to avoid thinking about death, but Caitlin Doughty?a
twenty-something with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the
macabre?took a job at a crematory, turning morbid curiosity into her life's
work. Thrown into a profession of gallows humor and vivid characters (both
living and very dead), Caitlin learned to navigate the secretive culture of
those who care for the deceased. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes tells an unusual coming-of-age story full of bizarre
encounters and unforgettable scenes. Caring for dead bodies of every color,
shape, and affliction, Caitlin