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What The Dead Know: Learning About Life As A New York City Death Investigator
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A Remarkably Candid And Sensitive (The Wall Street Journal) Memoir Of More Than Twenty Years Of Deathscene Investigations By New York City Death Investigator Barbara Butcher.Barbara Butcher Was Early In Her Recovery From Alcoholism When She Found An Unexpected Lifeline: A Job At The Medical Examiners Office In New York City. The Second Woman Ever Hired For The Role Of Death Investigator In Manhattan, She Was The First To Last More Than Three Months. The Work Was Gritty, Demanding, Morbid, And Sometimes Dangerousand She Loved It.Butcher (Yes, Thats Her Real Name, And She Has Heard All The Jokes) Spent Day In And Day Out Investigating Double Homicides, Gruesome Suicides, And Most Heartbreaking Of All, Underage Rape Victims Who Had Also Been Murdered. In What The Dead Know, She Writes With The Kind Of New York Attitude And Bravado You Might Expect From Decades In The Field, Investigating More Than 5,500 Death Scenes, 680 Of Which Were Homicides. In The Opening Chapter, She Describes How Just From Sheer Luck Of Having Her Arm In A Cast, She Avoided A Boobytrapped Suicide. Later In Her Career, She Describes Working The Nations Largest Mass Murder, The Attack On 9/11, Where She And Her Colleagues Initially Relied On Family Members Descriptions To Help Distinguish Among The 21,900 Body Parts Of The Victims.This Is The Breathtakingly Honest, Compassionate, And Raw (Patricia Cornwell), Completely Unputdownable (Adriana Trigiani, New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Good Left Undone) Reallife Story Of A Woman Who, In Dealing With Death Every Day, Learned Surprising Lessons About Lifeand How Some Of Those Lessons Saved Her From Becoming A Statistic Herself. Fans Of Kathy Reichs, Patricia Cornwell, And True Crime Wont Be Able To Put This Down.
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- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: There are two hundred eighty-eight pages in this book. It offers an extensive look into the life of a New York City death investigator.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding. This makes it lightweight and portable for easy reading.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures five point five one inches in length, zero point seven one inches in width, and eight point three nine inches in height. These dimensions are standard for a paperback novel.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Barbara Butcher. She is a well-known New York City death investigator with extensive experience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: No, this book is not suitable for all ages. It contains mature themes related to death and crime that may not be appropriate for younger readers.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the true crime memoir genre. It provides personal insights into the life and work of a death investigator.
- Q: How should I care for this book? A: To care for this book, keep it in a dry place and avoid exposure to direct sunlight. This will help maintain its condition over time.
- Q: Is there any specific way to store this book? A: Yes, it is best to store this book upright on a shelf or in a bookcase. This prevents bending or damaging the spine.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, contact the retailer for a return or exchange. Most retailers have customer service policies to handle such issues.
- Q: Can I read this book if I am new to true crime? A: Yes, you can read this book if you are new to true crime. It provides engaging storytelling that appeals to both newcomers and seasoned readers.
- Q: Does this book include any graphic content? A: Yes, the book includes graphic content related to crime scenes and death investigations. Reader discretion is advised.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of death, resilience, and the human experience in the face of tragedy. It provides a unique perspective on life through the lens of a death investigator.
- Q: Will I find any humor in this book? A: Yes, the author uses dark humor throughout the narrative. This adds a unique touch to the serious themes addressed in the book.
- Q: Is this book a good gift for true crime enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book makes an excellent gift for true crime enthusiasts. It offers insider stories that are both captivating and educational.
- Q: Are there any notable endorsements for this book? A: Yes, the book has been endorsed as 'breathtakingly honest' and 'completely unputdownable' by notable authors. This highlights its impactful writing and storytelling.