tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post3823560274312179832..comments2023-11-03T04:41:32.335-06:00Comments on A Reader's Journal: Remember Me: A Lively Tour of the New American Way of DeathBookloggedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-65681800944354774212007-06-27T11:24:00.000-06:002007-06-27T11:24:00.000-06:00Wow, this book sounds just like a documentary I wa...Wow, this book sounds just like a documentary I watched called Lasting Images. It highlights various alternatives to traditional burials. I found several ideas that I liked, and they touched on the "Life Gem' diamond idea.<BR/>I prefer going out in a fireworks memorial, it really suits my personality best. That is what I like about all the alternatives... they are creative and can be a perfect fit for certain personalities.<BR/>here is a link to the film, if you are interested: http://bside.com/films/lastingimages/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-57441775045113200892007-06-26T22:38:00.000-06:002007-06-26T22:38:00.000-06:00I'm reading Big Bam, one of many books on Babe Rut...I'm reading <I>Big Bam</I>, one of many books on Babe Ruth, and in the photos it shows his deceased wife being carried in a woven basket. Now, I sort of like that idea.maggie moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462439415973311990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-34868656565968264012007-06-16T07:14:00.000-06:002007-06-16T07:14:00.000-06:00Hi, booklogged!So glad you read and liked the book...Hi, booklogged!<BR/><BR/>So glad you read and liked the book...I found it most interesting, I honestly didn't realize the many options one had when it came to honoring the departed. I can see how the idea of turning a loved one's ashes into a diamond could be appealing to many, but it creeps me out a little..guess I grew up with too much folklore and I much prefer the more traditional ways like a regular/green burial or a cremation.<BR/><BR/>Want to know what book I picked to read shortly after this one? "Body Brokers: Inside America's Underground Trade in Human Remains"! lol<BR/><BR/>And you are right, I think the author could have used a chapter on how one goes about donating one's body to science.<BR/><BR/>I'm really glad you liked the book and thank you for the mention!Lotus Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02081192215823615529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-27608077943857792612007-06-14T19:21:00.000-06:002007-06-14T19:21:00.000-06:00I read this book as an ARC from First Look and enj...I read this book as an ARC from First Look and enjoyed it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-90062516387616971722007-06-13T22:36:00.000-06:002007-06-13T22:36:00.000-06:00Darla, I wonder how one goes about donating your b...<B>Darla</B>, I wonder how one goes about donating your body to science. I wish Cullen would have included a chapter on that.<BR/><BR/><B>Framed</B>, good idea. Gaining weight will just show our kids how much we love them!<BR/><BR/><B>Traveller</B>, the baby boomers seem to want to plan their death and have a say in what's going to happen. I know I care much more about it than my mother, who is 85, does.Bookloggedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651016653247142255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-28094662431163997062007-06-13T16:00:00.000-06:002007-06-13T16:00:00.000-06:00My mum is obsessed with green burials right now. E...My mum is obsessed with green burials right now. Even though she is only 41, she believes in forward planning and is tryingn to convince me to buy her a book on green burials for her next birthday. Personally, I think it is a little morbid to give a parent as a gift!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-34509523148848778062007-06-12T19:48:00.000-06:002007-06-12T19:48:00.000-06:00I like the idea of ashes to diamonds. It gives me...I like the idea of ashes to diamonds. It gives me incentive to gain weight so I can leave more karats for my kids.Framedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13703547279309902320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22500980.post-24214228480360391822007-06-12T18:09:00.000-06:002007-06-12T18:09:00.000-06:00Wow, that sounds fascinating! I've always thought...Wow, that sounds fascinating! I've always thought that green burials were sort of a no-brainer, but most people don't seem to lean that way. My husband just wants to donate his body to science - no burial, no casket choosing, etc. When the time comes, that is! I see his point, but haven't quite come around to his way of thinking. It is kind of funny all the thought that goes into this sort of thing, when we won't really be around to care, isn't it?!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09551558744801344170noreply@blogger.com