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Rachel K. Wentz

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Following a thirteen-year career as a firefighter/paramedic, Dr. Wentz retired from the Orlando Fire Department to pursue advanced degrees in anthropology. She graduated from Florida State University with an MS and PhD in Anthropology, specializing in the analysis of human remains with foci on ancient disease and population health.

Dr. Wentz has done skeletal work in Florida, St. Croix, England, and Ukraine, and obtained experience in forensics at the C.A. Pound Human Identification Laboratory at the University of Florida, Gainesville. She has taught courses in physical anthropology, human osteology, medical anthropology, and forensic anthropology at FSU and her work has been featured on the History Channel, the Weather Channel, and in Arch
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Life and Death at Windover

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In the two years since I’ve been writing this blog, we’ve explored just about every aspect of our anatomy, from the beautiful intricacies of its form and function to the bizarre ways we modify and even mutilate our bodies. So as this writing endeavor draws to a close and I focus on other projects, I thought I'd end by discussing an aspect of the body that has eluded scientists and philosophers Read more of this blog post »
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Rachel K.  Wentz FIREFIGHTING BOOKS BY WENTZ!
Let Burn The Making and Breaking of a Firefighter/Paramedic by Rachel K. Wentz The Mass of Men by Rachel K. Wentz
Let Burn: The Making and Breaking of a Firefighter/Paramedic
The Mass of Men
If you have an interest in firefighting or emergency medical services, or know someone who does, please check out my two award-winning books: Let Burn, a memoir about my years as a firefighter/paramedic, and The Mass of Men, a novel based on my experiences as the only female in my academy class. Both are Silver Medal FAPA Winners and The Mass of Men just made IndieReader's "Best Of" List!


Rachel K.  Wentz ARCHAEOLOGY BOOKS BY WENTZ!
Life and Death at Windover by Rachel K. Wentz Chasing Bones by Rachel K. Wentz Searching Sand and Surf The Origins of Archaeology in Florida by Rachel K. Wentz
Life and Death at Windover
Chasing Bones
Searching Sand and Surf: The Origins of Archaeology in Florida
For those interested in archaeology - from ancient mortuary ponds, to archaeological globetrotting, to the origins of Florida archaeology - here are a few books to enlighten! I hope you enjoy.


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Check out the IndieReader 2021 Discovery Awards Review for The Mass of Men!
THE MASS OF MEN by Rachel K. Wentz utilizes complex characters and intricate relationships to portray the intense nature of life in firefighter academy training. Providing an incredibly detailed account of the grueling challenges these cadets face both personally and professionally, the story will pull readers into the rollercoaster of emotions with each turn of the page. -IndieReader 2021 Discovery Awards Review
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Check out the IndieReader 2021 Discovery Awards review for The Body Blog: Explorations in Science and Culture:
The Body Blog: Explorations in Science and Culture
THE BODY BLOG by Rachel Wentz is a clever and intriguing look at the human body, the dying process, and how different cultures address it. Drawn from the author’s experiences as a firefighter/paramedic/bio-archaeologist, Wentz pulls back the curtain to give reader’s interesting facts, insights, and processes of human death. Replete with anecdotes and examples, this book is the perfect read for those curious about the wonders of the human body, and death itself. - IndieReader Discovery Awards


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My novel, The Mass of Men, just became and IndieReader Approved book! It was also added to their "Best Of" list so please check out the review at https://indiereader.com/book_review/t...

"THE MASS OF MEN is an engrossing story about the training and lives of firefighters, written by an author who has clearly lived through many of the experiences she so vividly describes."
- IndieReader


message 1: by Rachel (last edited May 03, 2021 11:47AM)

Rachel K.  Wentz The Body Blog Explorations in Science and Culture by Rachel K. Wentz The Mass of Men by Rachel K. Wentz
The Body Blog: Explorations in Science and Culture
The Mass of Men

Please check out my latest book, "The Body Blog: Explorations in Science and Culture," or, if you're into fiction, take a peek at the updated version of my award-winning novel, "The Mass of Men."
Reviews are always appreciated, especially the good ones, and please help me get the word out by sharing with friends.
Thanks for your support.


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