Thomas Lynch reads from his book The Undertaking: Life Studies from the Dismal Trade. (14 minutes)
More in Death
Act Two: Commento Mori
There’s a problem with having a Facebook account after you’re dead that you’ve never, ever, ever thought about.
Act Three: Funeral for a Stranger
A guy goes to a funeral for someone he doesn’t know at all, and has to piece together everything about him.
Act One: Dear Dealer
We begin with a woman whose sister has died.
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