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The Removalist

By: Matthew Franklin Sias
Narrated by: Jonathan Todd Ross
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"To be able to thrive in a field most are terrified of is a source of pride.... To be in the presence of those who have crossed over the great divide is oddly meaningful, in an ultimate sense."

In this sequel to Silent Siren: Memoirs of a Lifesaving Mortician, ride along with mortuary removal technician Matthew Franklin Sias as he cares for the deceased in rural Washington State.

Step into the hidden world of death care and explore the challenge of removing the deceased from the often-difficult, regularly awkward, and sometimes downright bizarre circumstances in which they die, the art and science of embalming, and the intrigue of forensic pathology.

Sias is a veteran death investigator, former funeral director/embalmer intern, and paramedic with 28 years of emergency response experience.

©2018 Matthew Franklin Silas (P)2019 Tantor
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Fascinating and Informative

I appreciated the view the author gave into this arena he works in. I found no fat shaming as others did, only an honest accounting of how are bodies must be dealt with after passing. We are given many facts, logistics and also the human side of this challenging occupation. Well done!

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Loved it!

Maybe a bit graphic for some, but as a long term employee in the medical field, I LOVED this book! The narrator gets props for pronouncing the technical words properly, also the author for using them then explaining.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Just absolutely.

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Fantastic

I really enjoyed this book. It was told in a frank and engaging way, which I appreciate.

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great story

this is a great story on the look of what happens when you move on out of this life. I personally know Matt and would recommend the book

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never a dull moment

I really enjoyed this book, interesting and not gory. answered questions of what happens after you family love one dies. a very easy read. ****

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Another great book!

Another great book filled with interesting stories. The only thing that kinda bothered me in both books was his description of obese people. I'm aware that caring for them is more difficult, but I felt that comparing the one person to livestock was kinda disrespectful and mean.

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Approachable and human

Being from the area in which most of the narrative takes place, the familiarity was both refreshing and surprising. A very human look at a rarely seen profession. Well done. The narration was similarly excellent.

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He makes you feel like you are next to him.

This was the best book yet, besides his first one 10000 stars! BUY IT NOW

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Morbidly fascinating and a great achievement to weave humor into the narrative

My administration for Medical Examiners and all those who work in Mortuaries has increased as has my knowledge of the field.

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Very interesting sequel

This sequel to his first book was more descriptive than I expected but he did warn the reader at the beginning. I was fine with it mostly I just couldn't listen to it during meals. I did enjoy the book but gave it three stars like I should have to his first book for his fat shaming comments. It was no better than book one and really very disturbing. I nearly turned it off and requested a refund. To the Author: Please stop fat shaming people. It only serves to make you look bad.

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