i've only read two chapters of this book, yet it has gotten my interest so much, i'm sure i'll finish it tonight.in the first chapter, i was grinning and laughing out loud at Mary's slightly sarcastic humour; then, in the second chapter, my eyes filled with tears as she described the students who benefit from donated cadavers as they held services for their cadavers and even read poetry for them.to those of you who have been shocked and appalled by this book, you must not've read past a few pages. Mary treats the subject with respect and laughter. she does not make fun. have you never heard "laughing WITH you, not AT you"? i would like to think that the souls who were thoughtful enough to give their bodies up, not only for the betterment of the medical profession, but for others to benefit from their donated organs, are looking over the readers' shoulders as we enjoy this book.