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Author Archives: Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Undertaker Please Drive Slow” by Jo Ann Beard
Delving into the grey area between fact and fiction for a compelling true story
In December 1997, Cheri Tremble made the decision to engage in assisted dying, with the help of Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Several years later Jo Ann Beard wrote about it. Cheri, who recovered from breast cancer only to lose feeling in … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Aid in Dying, Cancer, Cancerous State, cheri tremble, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Jo Ann Beard
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Tibetan Sky Burials
Taking a look at a little known, ancient practice
In Tibet, the word burial has little to do with going underground. Commonly known as a “sky burial,” Tibetan culture practices a different kind of funeral service–one that involves releasing the body back in to nature in a very literal way. … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Funeral Traditions, Tibet, Tibetan culture, tibetan sky burials
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“The Lifespan of a Fact” by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal
Some reactions to a book that explores life’s big subjects: truth and death
As some might remember, there was a bit of an uproar this past winter over a thin, somewhat funny-looking book called The Lifespan of a Fact by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal. Although it did receive much attention, it’s hard … Continue reading
An Ancient Practice: Aboriginal Burial Ceremonies
Taking a look at the first environmentally friendly funeral
The Aborigines of Australia might represent the oldest living culture in the world. Aboriginal culture is most commonly known for its unique artistic technique evolving from the red ochre pigment cave paintings that started cropping up 60,000 years ago, but … Continue reading
My Mother, Your Mother by Dennis McCullough, M.D.
A thorough look at the step-by-step process for the care of elder parents
My mother always told me, “When I get old, put me on an iceberg and leave me for the polar bears.” I never once took her advice seriously, but after reading Dr. McCullough’s book, I’m starting to reconsider. All joking … Continue reading
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen
A bestselling memoir that explores aging and the lessons we learn along the way
Let’s put it simply: I’m still young. I have no concept of what it means to age. I do know, though, that it can’t be that bad if more and more positive reports keep popping up on the bestseller list. … Continue reading
