While not a classic like Rabid or Are You There God, Stiff is an interesting history of the dead body and its many uses. Who would guess that there were so many things you could do with a dead body? And, thanks to the creative minds of this world, we are still working on creative ways to dispose of them: Think Compost Piles.
Stiff is an interesting book but not for the squeamish. If you’ve ever loved someone who donated their body to science…do not read. If you’ve ever known someone who died…read with caution. If you think you might die and haven’t worked out the final details of your mortal shell…like, do you choose freeze-dry or fire…read immediately!
The idea of death is hard enough for some people. Realizing what we do to some dead bodies in the name of science and industry will be more than a few will be able to take lying down.
This is a ghoulish but interesting read and worth the $15 at Amazon. Enjoy.
