Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife

The highly acclaimed writer of Stiff and Bonk focuses her tremendous interest and humor on the human spirit. "What happens to us at death? Does the million-year snooze end when the light abruptly goes out? Or will some aspect of who I am, my personality, endure? How will it feel, exactly? What am I going to do today? Is there a spot where I can plug my laptop in?" In an effort to learn more, Mary Roach applies her insatiable curiosity to a variety of modern and past soul-searchers, including scientists, con artists, engineers, and mediums, all of whom are attempting to establish—or refute—the idea that existence continues beyond death.