Author: Kate Mayfield

UPDATE: This is one of the books included in Kathryn’s 2025 birthday bag. On her birthday Kathryn received a bag of books (second hand that I’ve pre-read) each wrapped in brown paper. The idea is that once a month (on her birthdate) she can pick a book to read. Each book includes a bookmark of some sort. It wasn’t that long ago that I read this book so when I was putting the packages together I didn’t re-read it. As it turns out it was Kathryn who gave me the book but she was gracious and said she wouldn’t mind reading it again.

I’m not sure where this book came from; it was on the shelf at the studio. I doubt I would have purchased it as I don’t often read, or enjoy, a memoir.

It is well written and reads a lot like a novel. The author describes her life growing up above a funeral home that is owned by her father. They live in a small Southern town and are often ostracized not only due to their family business but also because they are newcomers.

Although it doesn’t go into too much detail, there was a lot I learned from the discussions the author had with her father regarding the funeral industry.

Goodreads Rating: * * *