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Summary: taking it in the end
Review: There is, for many people, myself included, an interest in death. This is the first book I have ever read that gave me the DETAILS of what actually happens to the body after death in a funeral home.I was especially intrigued by a disclaimer the author wrote stating that if this book fell into your hands after a death of a loved one, he apologized and gave his sincere regrets. I was fairly certain that what I was going to read about how a body was processed after death was realistic. By the time I made it to page 21, I had read most of it out loud to my medical colleagues. There was no way I could contain myself and NOT share exactly what occurs during body embalming. Like most things uncomfortable, it was imperative to share, and quite frankly, laugh out loud in the response to the characters. The novel itself is quirky fun, and it is not without respect for the dead. As with all things that are distasteful, to inject humor makes the topic much more palatable. The novel introduces Casey Kight, who suffered the loss of his parents in a plane crash and found sincere comfort in the funeral home of Morton-Albright Funeral Home and Memorial Chapel in Angel Shores, Florida. Circumstances happened that as a small boy the day of his parent's services, he was gifted a key to the Funeral Home by the funeral director as an attempt to distract the young, distraught boy from his grief of his parents horrible death.
The boy, Casey, never forgot the generosity. Nor did he ever let go of the key to the funeral home. It became a symbol to hold on tightly during moments of insecurity and fear. Casey and the key managed to bring him through puberty and to age 21, when he qualified for application in a position at the Morton-Albright Funeral Home. On the day of his 21st birthday, he went to the home and sought employment, laying carefully the key wrapped in the giver's handkerchief that the director, Jerry Stiles had given him on the funeral day of his parents onto to the man's desktop. This act was in response to the question from Jerry as to what brought Casey here to apply for the position. Casey's sincereity insured admission. The funeral home stood for the highest ethics and respect for death. Aside from such respect, the many characters that worked for the funeral home were all family, and these people provided the humor and sincereity that bonded the place together. Part mystery, part love story, part reality, the novel is a revealing and entertaining story from a relatively unknown field. Fresh, (if you pardon the reference) and quite delightful, it is an original peak at what happens when our lights go out.
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Summary: Morbid fun
Review: This is a morbidly funny book. The author warns that it can be quite graphic so be warned. It was hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud several times. Very easy read great beach book. If you are squeamish about funeral homes this may be tough to handle but I found it funny and it kept me reading.
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Summary: Morbid fun
Review: This is a morbidly funny book. The author warns that it can be quite graphic so be warned. It was hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud several times. Very easy read great beach book. If you are squeamish about funeral homes this may be tough to handle but I found it funny and it kept me reading.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: This is one of the best books i have ever read!
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Summary: Best Book I Ever Read!
Review: This was an amazing book. By an amazing author! I recommend this book 100%! Hope you like it to!
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Summary: A Cult Classic In The Making! (Or is that Occult Classic?)
Review: While it's true that Final Arrangements isn't for everyone, it is for everyone who can handle a very gruesome comedy. I love Casey Kight! If I were Natalie, I'd marry him too! What a couple! They're odd and fun and yes, sexy, even though they live in a funeral home. This book was a real surprise for me. I want more from Miles!!!
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Summary: Retire at you Leisure
Review: Written by Miles Keaton Andrew, first time writer who has worked in the funeral career for more than a decade, comes this dark yet humorous novel. The novel follows Casey Kight who has wanted to be in the funeral trade since his parent's tragic death. But he learns that you can't simply work in funeral home, but rather become a part of it. What I really enjoyed in this novel is it really was a great character piece. You really fell for the characters. From Casey and his love interest Natalie to her father Jerry and the rest of his funeral family. All these characters were both interesting and somewhat familiar. Andrew really sucks you in the trade also, you read in detail exactly what goes on in a funeral home. As for the plot, it was good but not great, I found myself being more interested in the characters themselves than what was going on. Regardless, this is really a great little book and I would recommend it to almost anyone.
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Summary: Retire at you Leisure
Review: Written by Miles Keaton Andrew, first time writer who has worked in the funeral career for more than a decade, comes this dark yet humorous novel. The novel follows Casey Kight who has wanted to be in the funeral trade since his parent's tragic death. But he learns that you can't simply work in funeral home, but rather become a part of it. What I really enjoyed in this novel is it really was a great character piece. You really fell for the characters. From Casey and his love interest Natalie to her father Jerry and the rest of his funeral family. All these characters were both interesting and somewhat familiar. Andrew really sucks you in the trade also, you read in detail exactly what goes on in a funeral home. As for the plot, it was good but not great, I found myself being more interested in the characters themselves than what was going on. Regardless, this is really a great little book and I would recommend it to almost anyone.
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