The Removers

In this captivating memoir, a young man finds peace by handling the dead and coming to terms with his family. As the son of a disgraced literature professor, Andrew Meredith's life is thrown into chaos and he struggles to mature and find direction amid the turmoil. When he is forced to work alongside his father as a "remover," Andrew begins to see his father in a new light and must confront his own feelings of resentment and forgiveness. Meredith's writing is described as "artful" and "compelling," weaving together his personal story with unique insights into the world of those who remove the deceased. With a "poetic voice" (The Wall Street Journal) and "lyrical language" (The Philadelphia Inquirer), The Removers is a poignant and ultimately rewarding memoir that explores themes of family, forgiveness, and growing up.