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What The Dead Know: Learning About Life As A New York City Death Investigator,New
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'What the Dead Know' about? A: 'What the Dead Know' is a true crime memoir by Barbara Butcher, detailing her experiences as a New York City death investigator. The book explores over 5,500 death scenes, including the 9/11 attacks, and shares insights on forensic science, criminal investigations, and personal recovery.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Barbara Butcher, a prominent New York City death investigator who was one of the first women in her role at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style? A: Barbara Butcher's writing style is described as vivid and darkly humorous, combining candid observations with a compassionate tone, making it engaging and insightful.
- Q: Is 'What the Dead Know' suitable for fans of true crime? A: Yes, this book is highly recommended for fans of true crime, forensic memoirs, and those interested in criminal investigations, as it provides an insider's perspective on the field.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'What the Dead Know' is available in paperback format and contains 288 pages.
- Q: When was 'What the Dead Know' published? A: The book is set to be published on July 23, 2024.
- Q: What themes are explored in the memoir? A: The memoir explores themes of death, resilience, personal recovery from alcoholism, and the impact of confronting death on one's perspective on life.
- Q: Is there any content related to 9/11 in the book? A: Yes, Barbara Butcher recounts her experiences during the 9/11 attacks, detailing the challenges faced in identifying victims and the emotional toll on investigators.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this memoir? A: Readers interested in forensic science, law enforcement, and personal stories of overcoming adversity will find this memoir both informative and inspiring.
- Q: Are there any notable endorsements for the book? A: Yes, notable endorsements include praise from Patricia Cornwell and Adriana Trigiani, highlighting the book's honesty and compelling narrative.