I also like the myth busting and Bryson’s sheer sense of wonder at the miracle that is the human body. There are some moments which will make you wince, unless you have a very strong stomach. I particularly like the inclusion of medical science’s unsung heroes, the people who should be well-known today for their pioneering work. While not an exhaustive survey (that would require an even bigger book), most things you’d want to know are in there. Travelling through the organs and systems of the body, Bryson explains how they work, throwing in some excellent anecdotes, discovery stories, quotes from experts and amusing similes. Having read several of his books before, I expected this one to be a great read and I wasn’t disappointed. Fascinating, surprising and informative, this book about the human body has Bill Bryson’s trademark dry humour.
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