Apr 28, 2012Andrew3084 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I found this an absolutely compelling read. In an age where most people died at home surrounded by their families, to have to face the prospect of a loved one dying alone, far from home, suddenly, and in horrible circumstances, was a task that the American people struggled to deal with. The lengths that they went to and the rituals that developed to deal with this makes for fascinating reading.
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This Republic of Suffering