Reviews

The problem with our afterlives—where ever they may be—, as zombies know too well, is keeping our earthly remains in tact, recognizable and resting in the right places. In Your Digital Afterlife, Evan Carroll and John Romano draw on their years of considering the afterlife of our digital assets from their blog, The Digital Beyond, to help us understand how to leave the digital elements of our pasts to caring curators of our choice. One thing is certain, we’ll all need this good advice.

-Paul Jones, director, ibiblio.org, UNC-Chapel Hill

“To be ahead of one’s time usually means stepping to the side of one’s time in order to see it clearly. This book does just that, putting our digital lives and afterlives into sharp focus. Fascinating.”

-David Eagleman, neuroscientist and author

“Your Digital Afterlife is the first book to take on the looming topic of dealing with death and online identity.  Evan and John summarize the issues presciently and give practical advice to anyone who is on Facebook, Twitter, or does any form of business online.  It’s a must-read in the digital era!”

-Jeremy Toeman, CEO and founder, Legacy Locker

“In an easy-to-follow format, Carroll and Romano explain the challenges of the digital afterlife, and provide workable strategies for safeguarding your digital assets.  This book is the perfect first step toward securing your digital legacy.”

-Fred Stutzman, PhD, co-founder, ClaimID.com

“Death is the final frontier of cyberspace—and this book provides a road map to the key issues, problems and future prospects for bridging this ultimate transition with dignity, security and grace.”

-Daniel "Dazza" Greenwood, Executive Director of the eCitizen Foundation