From TikTok star Taryn Delanie Smith, a heartwarming explanation of what to expect in the afterlife--from what there is to do in heaven to what is our relationship to those we've predeceased and those who passed before us--as explained by the beloved, popular and wise-talking character Smith has created, Denise, Heaven's Receptionist. The afterlife seems like this big, scary, and complicated idea. Are our loved ones able to see us? Do we get to pick our ghost outfit? What happens to our pets? Well, Denise is here to welcome us with open arms and give us a tour of how the Upstairs works. With her signature humor and care, she guides us through this heavenly realm and reveals a place where love is the closest thing to magic. From horseback riding to bingo to flying lessons, on Denise's tour we see how everyone finds their own way to enjoy the afterlife. But she also addresses complicated questions, such as what happens when someone has unfinished business and how does the Upstairs take care of babies in the afterlife. She even introduces us to characters like Mr. Davis, who is on his way to visit his family, and Laura, a new arrival comforted by Denise's explanations. Step by step and room by room, Denise makes the afterlife not seem so scary at all and reminds us the importance of what we choose to do with our time on Earth. There's even a visit from Tammy, everyone's favorite ghoul.
Welcome to the Afterlife is not only a touching and funny look at what comes after life, but it also offers a comfort to readers who are dealing with grief by sharing how their loved ones are still with them in spirit.
