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A must for those with an interest in Death. Working with the Dead provides a readable and true account of the author's encounters with Death, before and after she became an embalmer. Without a doubt this sometimes humorous, yet sensitive and caring approach to death and embalming, will keep the reader gripped on every page. Anecdotes from her personal life and experience make the book engrossing, sad and sometimes funny--but it is not for the faint hearted.
Working with the Dead opens doors to modern embalming and caring for the dead in a way that is easily understood by those wishing to follow the art.
Make yourself comfortable, lock the door, and...prepare to be surprised.
About the Author
Josephine Price Powell was born January 27th, 1943, in the Lancashire Dock area. The youngest of five children, she had two brothers and two sisters, one of whom she called ?little mother?. Expelled from school at 14 for refusing to ?work?, she travelled with horse dealers before becoming a singer and later, an embalmer. She has seen Death many times, through the eyes of a child, a woman and an embalmer. She understands the needs of those wishing to become embalmers and the difficulties that face them.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read this book and taken from it the knowledge that Price as offered, it is with me all the time for reference in my studies, it as given me the confidence to try out different ways of caring for the deceased. My presentaion is 100%,she makes the operation so simple! Please, please write some more Jo!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading this book I felt compelled to inform others of the impact it has had on me.
For years I had considered embalming as a career choice, however, there were always doubts in the back of my mind; would it be too distressing? would it give me job satisfaction? would it be a wise career move?
Today, as I embark on my studies to become an embalmer, I give thanks to Josephine who dispelled all my doubts and fears and gave me the nudge I needed.
For years I had considered embalming as a career choice, however, there were always doubts in the back of my mind; would it be too distressing? would it give me job satisfaction? would it be a wise career move?
Today, as I embark on my studies to become an embalmer, I give thanks to Josephine who dispelled all my doubts and fears and gave me the nudge I needed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
JP Powells approach is heart filled and sentimental but also gives great facts and information on the actual art and process of Embalming.
As an aspiring Embalmer, I was seeking advice on not only the actual process of Embalming, but wondered about how to get into the trade and where to start.
JPs advice was to the point and equally easy to follow. She gives great tips and has obviously gained great experiences and respect within the trade.
When JP passed to become a teacher, tears stung my eyes!!
I was I was even more excited to learn she is a Lancashire lass and hope one day she writes another instalment to her life =)
I highly recommend this book.
As an aspiring Embalmer, I was seeking advice on not only the actual process of Embalming, but wondered about how to get into the trade and where to start.
JPs advice was to the point and equally easy to follow. She gives great tips and has obviously gained great experiences and respect within the trade.
When JP passed to become a teacher, tears stung my eyes!!
I was I was even more excited to learn she is a Lancashire lass and hope one day she writes another instalment to her life =)
I highly recommend this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
OK
Fast paced to begin, I skipped most of last section as it was really a guide to embalming rather than a selection of experiences and general blog as expected.
Published 21 days ago by Ange
working with the dead
I enjoyed this book.It definately gave me enough insight into the role of an Embalmer.I had a idea what the job entails,however this book gave me much more information. Read more
Published 7 months ago by debbie
good
interesting to read, not as adictive as similar other ones ive read, more for a career in it rather as a general read
Published 12 months ago by jannette
A brilliant book all round
I bought this book as i am interested in becoming an Embalmer. This book details all you need to know in a really interesting way. Read more
Published 22 months ago by SAD
Excellent Book
A well written book that approaches the matter of embalming in an informative yet light-hearted way. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by D. Moore
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