Near the exit travels with the not-so-grim reaper

Near the exit examines how different cultures confront and have confronted death.

Main Author:	Erickson, Lori (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, [2019]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Burial > History. Cemeteries > History. Death > Religious aspects. Death > History. Funeral rites and ceremonies > History. Pilgrims and pilgrimages.

Summary:	Near the exit examines how different cultures confront and have confronted death.
Physical Description:	171 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-170).
ISBN:	9780664265670 0664265677
Author Notes:	Lori Erickson is an American author who grew up in Iowa. She has a B. A. in English from Luther College and an M.A. in English from the University of Iowa. She writes about various subjects. But her focus is on spirituality and travel. Her work has been published in national and regional publications such as National Geographic Traveler, Woman's Day, Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens, and House Beautiful. Her website, Spiritual Travels, lists the holy places of many faith traditions. She has an award-winning blog, Holy Rover, that describes various spiritual sites. She also leads workshops and gives presentations. Her work includes The Mighty Mississippi: A Traveler's Guide, Sweet Corn and Sushi, The Joy of Pilgrimage, Iowa: Off the Beaten Path, and her memoir, Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God. (Bowker Author Biography)