Days of Death : Nights of Service [Paperback]

Mac Mc Cormick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2001

This fascinating collection of human-interest stories clearly shows readers the deep level of commitment and caring readily found in American Funeral Service today. In an anthology of previously published “End Note” columns, Mac Mc Cormick shares many moving and touching moments roughly based on his own experiences. He recalls several meaningful aspects of “his interesting life as an undertaker with old-fashioned values in today’s fast food society.” Also found in this book is a collection of some of “The Funerals of the Famous” stories he has published. Mac masterfully details the lives, deaths, and burials of some of the nation’s most interesting celebrities and personalities. You will find surprising information about Colonel Harland Sanders, Agnes Moorehead, Kate Smith, Cole Porter, Milton Hershey, and Gutzon Borglum, and Wendell Willkie.

Editorial Reviews

Review

" Mac Mc Cornmick has become the Garrison Keillor of funeral service." -- Robert Mayer: Author: Embalming, History, Theory and Practice

"Excellence is the word best used to characterize the daily work and writings of this author." -- Pastor Mark Klinepeter, Life Support Chaplaincy

"Mac Mc Cormick's essays-which are educational as well as inspirational- open a window to the noblest of professional callings." -- American Funeral Director

"Mc Cormick pulls you into the story. It's a good read." -- John Horan of Horan &Mc Conaty

"This book helps us remember, at the end of a long day, why we are funeral directors." -- Kevin Davis; Director of Funeral Service Education,St. Petersburg Junior College

He's Funeral Service's Garrison Keillor.McCormick keeps directors in touch with the human side of our profession. -- Robert Mayer-Author: Embalming, History, Theory and Practice

Mac Mc Cormick's essays are educational and inspirational-they open a window to the noblest of professional callings. -- Ed Defort- Editor, American Funeral Director

Poignant and thought provoking-Mc Cormick pulls you into the story- he entertains and educates. It's a good read. -- John Horan- Owner, Horan and McConaty Funeral Home,Denver,Colorado

From the Publisher

Mac’s readers have likened his “END NOTE” columns to “Chicken Soup for the Soul.” © Other authors and scholars have praised his “Funerals of the Famous,” included in this book, for their exhaustive level of research and fascinating detail. Buy “Days of Death and Nights of Service” now and discover how truly dedicated American Funeral Directors are to the families they serve.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: JARMAC Pub (May 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970982208
• ISBN-13: 978-0970982209
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #341,393 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots To Please, March 29, 2006

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This review is from: Days of Death : Nights of Service (Paperback)

This book is full of the author looking back on his most tender and special moments of funeral directing and also includes stories of notable individuals with funeral details, such as Milton Hershey, Martha Raye, Colonel Sanders and others. A really interesting read that does not necessarily need to be following chapter by chapter. Can be opened anywhere.