Chapter
Coping with Grief
46:00 - 51:09 (05:09)
The speaker shares the story of his father's unusual approach to coping with grief, which involved hosting elaborate parties for the deceased and wallpapering the living room with wrapping paper.
Clips
The speaker goes on a funeral tour to cope with his mother’s death and honor her memory.
46:00 - 47:59 (01:59)
Grief
Summary
The speaker goes on a funeral tour to cope with his mother’s death and honor her memory. Instead of feeling like funerals, these events feel more like parties that celebrate life.
ChapterCoping with Grief
Episode765: Off Course
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker reflects on his eccentric father who attempted to wallpaper the living room with wrapping paper and picked fights with restaurant staff on behalf of strangers.
47:59 - 51:09 (03:09)
Family
Summary
The speaker reflects on his eccentric father who attempted to wallpaper the living room with wrapping paper and picked fights with restaurant staff on behalf of strangers.