Unnatural Causes
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Journal Entry 1 by 
earthcaroleanne
from Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Sunday, August 23, 2020
earthcaroleanne from Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom on Sunday, August 23, 2020
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Thank you for picking up this book. If you’re new to BookCrossing and find this book and this site (www.bookcrossing.com), please make a journal entry to let me know that this book has found a good home with you. You may choose to remain anonymous or to join.
I hope you'll join BookCrossing (doesn't cost anything to join!) and if you do, please consider using me, earthcaroleanne, as your referring member. When you’ve finished reading this book and are ready to send it on its way again, make a journal entry if you are giving or sending this book to a known person, or a release note if you are leaving it “in the wild” again for anyone to catch. Then watch its journey. You’ll be alerted by e mail each time someone makes another journal entry. And it’s confidential (you are known only by your screen name and no one is ever given your e-mail address), free, and spam-free.
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Top forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd has performed over 23,000 autopsies. A detective in his own right, he must solve the mystery of sudden or unexplained deaths: how did this person die? In pursuit of the truth, he has tackled serial killers, natural disasters, 'perfect murders' and freak accidents. His evidence has put killers behind bars, freed the innocent and turned open-and-shut cases on their heads. Yet all this has come at a huge personal cost.
This is an amazing book. I was astounded to realise how many 'disasters' there were in my early adult years that he investigated, from Hungerford to the Bali bombings but I'm sure I've missed something in my timings with this review. Getting the inside story to many of these incidents is very revealing. However it is no surprise that he ended up with PTSD. It is very easy to say he was distant in his marriage but was that his way of trying to keep family life and the horror of his working life separate?
Journal Entry 4 by earthcaroleanne at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
earthcaroleanne at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Released 3 yrs ago (12/30/2020 UTC) at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom
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This is my choice for My Favourite Book of 2020 Roundabout. Posting order as follows:-
Poodlesister
greenbadger
Math-Girl40
Mcsar
Valpete
Icila
Paulanni
grovalskii
Fifna
Dark-Draco UK
Cross-Patch UK
Poodlesister
greenbadger
Math-Girl40
Mcsar
Valpete
Icila
Paulanni
grovalskii
Fifna
Dark-Draco UK
Cross-Patch UK
Journal Entry 5 by Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, January 4, 2021
Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, January 4, 2021
I think I remember you telling me how much you enjoyed this book. It looks really interesting and thanks for the two bonus books.
Journal Entry 6 by Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, January 25, 2021
Poodlesister at Walthamstow, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, January 25, 2021
A fascinating book, if a little depressing at the end when the author describes the privatisation of forensic pathology. I remember the cases he was involved in. So interesting to hear about them from this perspective.
Journal Entry 7 by Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Monday, January 25, 2021
Poodlesister at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Monday, January 25, 2021
Released 3 yrs ago (1/29/2021 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Will be travelling on to greenbadger when I next go to the Post Office.
Join UK Bookcrossers at the Newcastle Unconvention from 1st-3rd October 2021
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Journal Entry 8 by 
greenbadger
at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Monday, February 1, 2021
greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Monday, February 1, 2021
It's arrived, thank you very much! And thank you for your lovely letter and the CN22 labels.
Journal Entry 9 by greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 7, 2021
greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 7, 2021
An autobiography from one of the UK's top forensic pathologists, this is absolutely fascinating. Shepherd has over the years been involved in many famous cases, ranging from large scale disasters like the Marchioness to tragic incidents of shaken baby syndrome. It's obvious that Shepherd cares hugely about getting the facts correct to get justice for the dead, as well as having played an important role in improving knowledge in the field over the years. I found myself getting quite emotional at parts of this but Shepherd himself must remain dispassionate at all times, even in the face of difficult court brangles and public scrutiny. This caused problems in his home life though his upbringing also sounds troubled. That Shepherd is able to be so open about the impact on himself as well as the interesting way he describes his work makes this a really good read.
Journal Entry 10 by greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, February 13, 2021
greenbadger at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom on Saturday, February 13, 2021
Released 3 yrs ago (2/13/2021 UTC) at St Albans, Hertfordshire United Kingdom
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Sent to mathgirl40, next in the ring.
This book is with me now. Looking forward to reading it!
I really enjoyed this fascinating memoir about the world of forensic medicine. I'm a huge fan of murder mysteries and it was interesting to compare the fictional portrayals of forensic pathologists and their work to the real-life versions. Thanks, earthcaroleanne, for contributing this book to the roundabout!
This book is on its way to mcsar now.
Arrived safely. Thank you.
I am also a big fan of fictional forensic pathologists and it is very interesting to read the memoir of a real-life one. I enjoyed the book very much. Thank you, earthcaroleanne, for introducing this to the roundabout.
Started its journey to Valpete. Happy reading!
Arrived safely!
I wasn't sure I'd enjoy this book; however, I found it to be fascinating. I liked the author's style of writing...so very honest and forthright.
On to the next reader. Enjoy!
On to the next reader. Enjoy!
Thank you valpete, the book is here.
I'm part of the team of the big fans of fictional forensic pathologists so I'm looking forward to reading it.
I'm part of the team of the big fans of fictional forensic pathologists so I'm looking forward to reading it.
Very enlightening and well-written. A life devoted to the truth but a sad one too. A bit tedious though and not very optimistic for the future.
Thanks for sharing eartcaroleanne.
Thanks for sharing eartcaroleanne.
Your turn Paulanni. 🙂
Journal Entry 22 by Paulanni at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Monday, August 2, 2021
Paulanni at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Monday, August 2, 2021
The book has arrived and looks very interesting.
Journal Entry 23 by Paulanni at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Thursday, September 30, 2021
Paulanni at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Thursday, September 30, 2021
This was a really interesting read. I only know about forensic pathology as it is portrayed in many TV series, so this was a welcome introduction to the real thing as told by a pathologist himself. Written in a catching way, even though a bit sad in the end as others have noted.
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing.
Journal Entry 24 by Paulanni at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Thursday, September 30, 2021
Paulanni at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland on Thursday, September 30, 2021
Released 2 yrs ago (9/30/2021 UTC) at Riihimäki, Kanta-Häme / Egentliga Tavastland Finland
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Off it goes to grovalskii.
The book arrived, thank you.
So maybe this was not my favorite book, at least not in the first 2/3 of the book. I had a hard time figuring out if I'm reading an autobiography or a book about forensic pathology. I realize that as a forensic pathologist, he would obviously write about this topic, but there were looooong stretches with just stories about forensic pathology but nothing else about his life, and then suddenly out of nowhere came a short story of his wife or children or whatever. I found that strange. In the end it got better.
In any case, a great choice for the roundabout because this is one of those books that I would not have picked up in a store. It's just not my favorite.
In any case, a great choice for the roundabout because this is one of those books that I would not have picked up in a store. It's just not my favorite.
Arrived safely, thanks grovalskii! This book is on my wishlist, so looking forward to it very much.
This is without a doubt one of my best reads of this year! It's really fascinating. All the cases he writes about are, unfortunately, so familiar from the news at the time. I liked his style of writing and for me he struck the right balance between the factual and the emotional. Thank you very much for sharing, a great choice!
Released 2 yrs ago (12/18/2021 UTC) at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom
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On its way to dark-draco.
Journal Entry 30 by 
dark-draco
at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, December 26, 2021
dark-draco at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Sunday, December 26, 2021
Received, thank you 😃
Journal Entry 31 by dark-draco at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 5, 2022
dark-draco at Ledbury, Herefordshire United Kingdom on Wednesday, January 5, 2022
This book is absolutely, completely, up my street. I think if I'd known as much about forensics as I know now, I would have seriously pursued it as a career. Therefore, I found this book fascinating. Definitely parts where a handy box of tissues is needed (the case of the old lady or his version of 9/11!), although there is some humour there as well. A Fab read.
Journal Entry 32 by dark-draco at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 11, 2022
dark-draco at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Released 2 yrs ago (1/11/2022 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Off to it's last reader.
Journal Entry 33 by 
Cross-patch
at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Friday, January 14, 2022
Cross-patch at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Friday, January 14, 2022
My last ‘favourite read of 2020’ has arrived. And, it is one I have read before, back in March 2019 and I really enjoyed it then. So there is time to be reacquainted before I return it to earthcaroleanne.
Journal Entry 34 by Cross-patch at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 6, 2022
Cross-patch at Leicester, Leicestershire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 6, 2022
I only meant to skim read but I ended up being absorbed in every single page because it was so interesting. Richard Shepherd dealt with so many harrowing events that it’s no wonder he eventually suffered with PTSD. Definitely a good choice for the Roundabout. Thank you.
Journal Entry 35 by Cross-patch at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, February 11, 2022
Cross-patch at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Friday, February 11, 2022
Released 2 yrs ago (2/11/2022 UTC) at -- By Post or by Hand--, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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Going home.
Journal Entry 36 by earthcaroleanne at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2022
earthcaroleanne at Falkirk, Scotland United Kingdom on Thursday, February 17, 2022
It has arrived back. So good to see so many of you enjoyed.
Journal Entry 37 by earthcaroleanne at BCUK Newcastle Uncon 2022, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 26, 2022
earthcaroleanne at BCUK Newcastle Uncon 2022, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Released 1 yr ago (7/30/2022 UTC) at BCUK Newcastle Uncon 2022, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- United Kingdom
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I've not managed to get a wishlist book so I'm including a favourite book for my NSS partner.
Journal Entry 38 by 
jax987654321
at Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, August 1, 2022
jax987654321 at Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Monday, August 1, 2022
Picked up at the Newcastle Unconvention somehow .....
Journal Entry 39 by jax987654321 at Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, September 25, 2022
jax987654321 at Wembley, Greater London United Kingdom on Sunday, September 25, 2022
I picked this up at the Newcastle unconvention as it looked interesting. I took it away on holiday with me and have now read it. My intention was to wild release it in France, however I may well bring it back as it has been book crossed so much. I also think my sister would enjoy it.
I initially thought it was really morbid, and to be fair it was, however it was much more than that. The recognition of the negative impact his job had on him, even though he was doing a job he loved, was really good to hear (although sad of course!) Also his human understanding of how difficult raising a baby was and how he could conceive that babies could be injured because of this (whilst not saying it was right)
The book really gives an outline of many of the horrible things that have happened in the UK and other countries over the last 30 years or so. I found these fascinating, especially the Princess Diana stories. It was also good to see that improvements to safety have been the result of many sad events that have occurred.
I initially thought it was really morbid, and to be fair it was, however it was much more than that. The recognition of the negative impact his job had on him, even though he was doing a job he loved, was really good to hear (although sad of course!) Also his human understanding of how difficult raising a baby was and how he could conceive that babies could be injured because of this (whilst not saying it was right)
The book really gives an outline of many of the horrible things that have happened in the UK and other countries over the last 30 years or so. I found these fascinating, especially the Princess Diana stories. It was also good to see that improvements to safety have been the result of many sad events that have occurred.
Journal Entry 40 by Florence71 at Fontenay-sous-Bois, Ile-de-France France on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Florence71 at Fontenay-sous-Bois, Ile-de-France France on Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Thanks Jax ! Well received today with a Nice postcard from St Jean-Baptiste's Cathedral in Lyon.
