The Seven Ages of Death: ‘Every chapter is like a detective story’ Telegraph

Name: The Seven Ages of Death: ‘Every chapter is like a detective story’ Telegraph
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Rating: 4.6 (3150 reviews)
Author: Dr Richard Shepherd

by Dr Richard Shepherd

Nonfiction Memoir

4.6 (3,150)

4.6 stars from 3,150 reviews. Top 69% of Nonfiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to true crime that goes deeper than the surface, wanting to understand motive and meaning alongside the facts.
You appreciate memoirs by experts who've spent decades observing human nature from an unusual vantage point.
You're curious about the intersection of medicine, mortality, and what a body can tell us about a life lived.

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You need plot-driven narrative with clear protagonists and resolutions. these are real cases with messy, ambiguous endings.
You're squeamish about medical details or autopsy procedures, even when handled with sensitivity and purpose.
You prefer fiction to non-fiction, or want to be entertained rather than made to think about death and ageing.

About this book

Dr Richard Shepherd, a forensic pathologist and author of Unnatural Causes, presents twenty-four cases from his career. These autopsies span the seven ages of human existence and reveal not only how people died, but also how they lived. The cases range from old to young, murder to misadventure, and illness to accidental death. Each autopsy uncovers secrets about the deceased's life story, aging, justice, society, and the certainty of death. Together, they explore what these cases reveal about the wonder of life itself.

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Currently 4.6★ from 3,150 reviews

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