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Non-Fiction Book Discussion -- "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory"

Discuss the book "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory" by Caitlin Doughty at Palatine Library on Nov. 12, 1-2:30pm

Thursday, November 12, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Come to Palatine Library to discuss the book Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty. In her twenties, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. With humor and compassion she examines the usually taboo subjects of death and funeral practices. Copies of the book are available at the second floor Reference Desk. To sign up, please call 847-358-5881, x167 or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.

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