The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster
The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018
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The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster by Sarah Krasnostein explores the life of Sandra Pankhurst, who overcomes personal struggles to run a trauma cleaning business. The book delves into the complexities of her life, focusing on her compassion and resilience in dealing with challenging and often grim cleaning scenarios.
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Krasnostein's The Trauma Cleaner is a poignant exploration of Sandra Pankhurst's life and work. Praised for its compassionate and detailed storytelling, the book illuminates the complexities of trauma and redemption. Some readers felt it occasionally meandered. Overall, it’s an absorbing and insightful read.
Who Should Read The Trauma Cleaner: One Woman's Extraordinary Life in the Business of Death, Decay, and Disaster?
Readers who appreciate human resilience and unconventional biographies will enjoy The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and Educated by Tara Westover will find its blend of personal struggles and professional insights compelling. This book appeals to those intrigued by unique life stories and behind-the-scenes vocational memoirs.
32,763 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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The book The Trauma Cleaner explores the life of Sandra Pankhurst, a transgender woman in Australia who runs a specialized cleaning business for crime scenes, hoarding situations, and trauma cleaning.
Sarah Krasnostein, the author of The Trauma Cleaner, spent four years shadowing Pankhurst and immersing herself in her world to accurately capture her remarkable life and work.
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The book has been praised for its sensitive portrayal of Pankhurst's complex life story, blending her personal struggles and triumphs with her unique professional experiences.
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