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An instant New York Times best seller
Named a best book of the year by The Washington Post
Longlisted for the Pen E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award
“Glorious…You will marvel at the brilliance and vast weirdness of your design.” (The Washington Post)
Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner’s manual for everybody.
Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body – how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Bryson-esque anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular.
As Bill Bryson writes, “We pass our existence within this wobble of flesh and yet take it almost entirely for granted.” The Body will cure that indifference with generous doses of wondrous, compulsively listenable facts and information.
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They appreciate the informative and interesting content about the human body, with great research and detail. The stories and anecdotes are told in a charming way, making the book a pleasant journey through the body’s functions and mysteries. Overall, customers find the book informative and well-researched, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding their physical self.
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