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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?
- Big Questions from Tiny Mortals
- Narrated by: Caitlin Doughty
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
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Best-selling author and mortician Caitlin Doughty answers real questions from kids about death, dead bodies, and decomposition.
Every day, funeral director Caitlin Doughty receives dozens of questions about death. The best questions come from kids. What would happen to an astronaut’s body if it were pushed out of a space shuttle? Do people poop when they die? Can Grandma have a Viking funeral?
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- Laura Burgess
- 2019-09-25
Just so real
I always enjoy hearing from this author, and this book, as always, doesn’t disappoint. Thanks Caitlin.
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- Debra de Jong
- 2020-05-05
Expand your knowledge base while chuckling.
And take some of the mystery out of cadavers. So well written and executed. I learned a lot and every chapter had at least one good laugh. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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- Sarah
- 2021-07-31
Caitlyn is wonderful
I loved it. it answered so many questions informatively and eloquently. and respectfully. I'm definitely going to be recommending this
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- Steph.
- 2020-12-11
SO GOOD
The performance is excellent and the subject matter interesting and relevant to everyone because we're all going to die.
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- Kelster Publilius of Grahamburger.
- 2020-05-02
I give SIX stars! f'n funny
I almost died laughing so you better be careful because this recording might kill you!
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- Megan G
- 2019-09-11
Short, sweet, and informative.
Written and performed with a glorious macabre humor that gently walks you through all the gory details of death and what happens after. Another great piece of content from Caitlin that is much appreciated!
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- Garrry
- 2019-09-15
Great for all ages
Caitlin is a gem. Love her books and loved hearing her read this. Telling all my friends with kids to have a listen
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- Deb
- 2020-07-25
interesting and Hilarious
Loved it, funny and entertaining as are Caitlin's videos. Looking forward to her other books.
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- erika bermeo
- 2021-07-25
i love Caitlin on youtube and i love her here
A cute collection of death questions from children with very fascinating and informative answers. Caitlin is great at entertaining and teaching everything we need to know about death. I highly recommend her youtube for more great entertainment from the author. I can't wait for the next release. you can really tell how passionate she is about her work and death it really draws you in.
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- Mikhaila Kavanagh
- 2020-09-03
Engaging, Well Written and Absolutely Fascinating
Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs is a true delight for the most morbidly curious of readers. It is abundantly clear that Caitlin Doughty is extremely passionate about death and while that may seem like a strange compliment, I've honestly never learned so much listening to an audiobook while also having an absolutely wonderful time. The questions she chooses to answer are accessible and her points are clear, but her stores never fail to be fascinating. Seriously, if you're on the fence about buying this book, you won't regret it if you do.
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