Westerman, Naomi
Happy Death Club: Essays on Death, Grief & Bereavement Across Cultures (Inklings)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912489886
- author:
- Westerman, Naomi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- 404 Ink
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 12 x 17.5 x 0.9 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing, Self Help, Death, Grief, Bereavement,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Naomi Westerman's personal journey with death and grief is one of the most compelling aspects of this unique book. As an anthropology student, she was studying death rituals around the world when her family's death shook her to her core. This experience transformed her academic study into a deeply personal exploration of grief, bereavement, and the cultural significance of death. In 'Happy Death Club', Westerman shares her insights on a range of topics, from the popularity of true crime podcasts to her own experiences as a horror writer. She also delves into the world of death support groups and explores the diverse ways that cultures around the world approach death and mourning. This book offers a frank, touching, and sometimes humorous look at the complexities of death, grief, and bereavement.