William A. Kretzschmar Knihy

Imagine carrying a secret or a last wish that you’ve never shared with anyone, a task that must be completed before you can find peace. Enter Bill Edgar, the Coffin Confessor, a unique professional who fulfills these final requests for the dying. His extraordinary journey is marked by a tumultuous life as the son of a notorious gangster, a homeless street kid, a maximum-security prisoner, and a survivor of horrific childhood abuse. Bill has experienced the harsh realities of life, witnessing how many fall through the cracks and pass away without their stories being told. Now, he dedicates himself to ensuring that his clients' voices are heard and their last wishes honored. From a grandfather wanting to hide a secret to a woman escaping an abusive marriage, to an outlaw biker afraid to reveal his love for another man, Bill’s clients come from all walks of life. His mission is both confronting and heartwarming, revealing the complexities of survival and redemption. This compelling narrative explores a life lived on society's fringes, offering profound insights into what it means to truly live—both in life and in death.

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