Yours Truly

By James R. Hagerty,

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In a surprisingly upbeat, heartfelt book about a serious subject, The Wall Street Journal’s veteran obituary writer, award-winning journalist James R. Hagerty, shares his unique skills with those who want to have the last word with flourish, honesty, and even humor.

Whether in-brief for future newspapers and websites, or as


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Few things sound more morbid than writing your own obituary – unless James R. Hagerty is leading you through the exercise.

Hagerty, the obituary writer for the Wall Street Journal, isn’t afraid to inject humor into a serious and, for some, unpleasant subject. As a former journalist myself, I can tell you that family members aren’t always equipped to supply the best obituary material, especially when they are in mourning.

So, Hagerty suggests writing the obituary yourself right now, telling the stories only you can tell. The best obituaries aren’t just a list of jobs held, places lived, and


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