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In A Life Among the Dead, Irish funeral director David McGowan offers a rare glimpse into a world few experience up close. With warmth, wit, and respect for his craft, McGowan shares stories from his journey, revealing the profound and sometimes humorous realities of life, loss, and family.
This compelling memoir goes beyond the role of a funeral director, delving into the cultural traditions, unspoken emotions, and unique perspectives on death within Ireland. Perfect for readers drawn to Irish life stories and those curious about the extraordinary lives of everyday heroes, A Life Among the Dead is a powerful reminder of humanity’s shared journey.
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In A Life Among the Dead, Irish funeral director David McGowan offers a rare glimpse into a world few experience up close. With warmth, wit, and respect for his craft, McGowan shares stories from his journey, revealing the profound and sometimes humorous realities of life, loss, and family.
This compelling memoir goes beyond the role of a funeral director, delving into the cultural traditions, unspoken emotions, and unique perspectives on death within Ireland. Perfect for readers drawn to Irish life stories and those curious about the extraordinary lives of everyday heroes, A Life Among the Dead is a powerful reminder of humanity’s shared journey.
Any purchases for more than €10 are eligible for free delivery anywhere in the UK or Ireland!
Any purchases for more than €10 are eligible for free delivery anywhere in the UK or Ireland!
In A Life Among the Dead, Irish funeral director David McGowan offers a rare glimpse into a world few experience up close. With warmth, wit, and respect for his craft, McGowan shares stories from his journey, revealing the profound and sometimes humorous realities of life, loss, and family.
This compelling memoir goes beyond the role of a funeral director, delving into the cultural traditions, unspoken emotions, and unique perspectives on death within Ireland. Perfect for readers drawn to Irish life stories and those curious about the extraordinary lives of everyday heroes, A Life Among the Dead is a powerful reminder of humanity’s shared journey.
David McGowan is a master funeral director and embalmer based in the West of Ireland. He has a lifetime of experience in the death care profession. David has been an education provider to the funeral industry since 1995 when he established the Irish College of Funeral Directing and Embalming. He has trained funeral directors and embalmers from Ireland and abroad. He regularly appears on television and radio in Ireland, and in 2019 he was the subject of the RTS Award-winning documentary, The Funeral Director currently screening on Netflix.
ISBN9781035412235
FormatPaperback
PublisherHEADLINE (12 September. 2024)
No. of Pages320
Weight366
Language English
Dimensions 232 x 152 x 26