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Death: A Life by George Pendle
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Death: A Life

by George Pendle

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This book was so clever and entertaining, I couldn't put it down. Recently losing my mother to breast cancer, I have embarked on a journey to understand myself, life and death. Fiction, non-fiction, grief, spirituality--I'm chasing my own dragon--anything to help me learn why -- and I stumbled on this little tale. You may think it odd that I picked a humor book about death after my loss--not such an odd pairing if you knew me. A memoir of Death's life, it made references to things that just tickled my funny bone, made me question and made me sad too. Super witty, you best have a sense of humor about yourself and your beliefs. There is a continued learning opportunity in this book about world history, religion, and other fiction , if one were so inclined. I enjoyed this book and found it oddly comforting in my life as I know it here and now.

Smart, well written. I recommend it.

And as Mr. Pendle points out, "Jesus, still reigns in Heaven, bitch!"

Oh my Lord, I needed that laugh!

Yes, I'm going--

straight

to

Hell. ( )
  DanaJean | Nov 9, 2008 |
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 030739560X, Paperback)

The shocking new memoir from Death

At last, the mysterious, feared, and misunderstood being known only as “Death” talks frankly and unforgettably about his infinitely awful existence. Chronicling his abusive childhood, his near-fatal addiction to Life, his excruciating time in rehab, and the ultimate triumph of his true nature, this long-awaited autobiography finally reveals the inner story of one of the most troubling, and troubled, figures in history. For the first time, Death reveals his affairs with the living, his maltreatment at the hands of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the ungodly truth behind the infamous “Jesus Incident,” and the loneliness of being the End of All Things.

Intense, unpredictable, and instantly engaging, Death: A Life is not only a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a universe that, despite its profound flaws, gave Death the fiery determination to carve out a successful existence on his own terms.

DEATH was born in Hell, the only son of Satan and Sin. He was educated in the Palace of Pandemonium and the Garden of Eden. Since before the Dawn of Time, he has ushered souls into the darkness of eternity. This is his first book.

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