The Body
A Guide for Occupants
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Pub Date Oct 15 2019 | Archive Date Oct 29 2019
Doubleday Books | Doubleday
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Description
"Glorious. . .You will marvel at the brilliance and vast weirdness of your design." —The Washington Post
Bill Bryson, bestselling 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-read 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 readable facts and information.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780385539302 |
| PRICE | $35.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 464 |
Average rating from 136 members
Featured Reviews
Tara M, Librarian
I loved this newest book by Bill Bryson. Once again, he takes a topic and makes it an utterly fascinating adventure, this time through the human body. I can't wait to amaze my friends with my new knowledge :) In true, Bryson form the read is humorous, full of fascinating information, and told in a way that is so intriguing to read.
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