A review by spacewhombus
Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History by Florence Williams

funny informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

Though in 2023 I am sure this is already outdated science, I found this super interesting. From the evolution and cultural history of breasts (surprise! they are for breastfeeding, not men's sexual fantasies), to the make and benefits of breastmilk and its increasing toxin content, to the history of breast implants, to the role of hormones in breast development all the way from puberty to old age- this book covered nearly everything I never knew I wanted to know about breasts. The most surprising thing was probably how little is known about them in the first place, at least in the scientific community of 2012.