"Terrific... and an oddly enjoyable read."I am very surprised this book doesn't have a review yet, and I'm honored to be the first. I'm a layman when it comes to this stuff; I am educated, but by no means am I a mortician, doctor, or scientist. I bought this book only for research for a novel, but I'm amazed at how easy to read, how interesting, but, and most importantly, how objectively based it is.It's rare (if not impossible) to find a scientific text that is enjoyable to read while remaining completely grounded in the facts. This is a super fun book to read, and it'll fill your brain with odd tidbits of information that you'll be able to bring up at dinner parties for a lifetime. - A Reader Review (Amazon.com)