DNF 13%

This book just isn't working for me. I am not really enjoying how it is written or how it is presenting the information. I tried but this one isn't for me.

I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I have a couple of other books about death practices from around the world and I don't see them very often so when I saw this I had to see how it compared with the books that I have read already. It was a bit of an eye opener that is for sure. Once I started to read this book it gave me a new way of looking at the end of one's life. I have dealt with a lot of death in my life and this told me things that I did not know or how to deal with those moments at the end. The book was more then I thought it was going to be and that is good. I like to be surprise when I go in to a book thinking I know what it is and it is that and more.

I requested this arc because I wanted to read something by Oberon Zell.
It's a well researched and informative book about death rights and I learned a lot and found it very interesting.
It's strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

It was a fine book. Although I knew about the Tibetan book of the dead it was a new theme for me so I learned about "home funerals" but from a particular more pagan perspective. The nice chapter was how to adjust the classic magic ritual approach to the home funeral event. All places where advise is given I like but a few primers from real life are a little strange. So if you want a general and solid introduction this book will fill the purpose. Thanks.

Death Rights and Rites by Judith Karen Fenley with Oberon Zell


9780738748818

312 Pages
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Release Date: November 8, 2020

Nonfiction (Adult), Religion & Spirituality

In these uncertain times, it is appropriate to prepare for end of life. I have found myself very ill and made lists of important things for my husband in the case of my death. I have also been doing internet searches on what and how I should organize things for him. This book has some of the topics I have been looking into. It is important to leave detailed instructions for your loved ones to follow. These are the sections in the book.

Section 1: Grounding Exploration
Section 2: Legal Ground & Breaking Ground Rules
Section 3: Practical Ground
Section 4: Creating Sacred Space
Section 5: In Closing

While final preparations are personal and are hard to talk about, they are important and should be discussed in detail. We do not want our loved ones to make decisions while they are grieving. Last year I lost a dear friend and I still miss her. She told me in the months before her death that she had made all her arrangements and even wrote letters for her daughter and granddaughter to open at future events. I think that is a loving tribute.

The book is written in story format from personal experiences. This book answers questions about caring for your body before and after death. It also discusses whether a funeral service is needed, and the legal aspects. The authors speak and write so eloquently on the subject. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to prepare for the future.

For those looking for a well rounded book about death rites look no further. This book does a wonderful job dealing with a hard topic. Its hard to loose someone you love as well as plan for your own death and this book does a wonderful job taking you through the journey of birth, life, and death.