A review by sharpenanother
Adventures in Human Being: A Grand Tour from the Cranium to the Calcaneum by Gavin Francis

5.0

This book was an interesting and entertaining way to learn a little something about the human body. Each chapter tells new stories that relate to the body part in focus. The writing is very good with beautiful descriptions of different parts of the body, often making connections to geographical or natural features. I was reminded why I couldn't be a doctor, getting queasy at some points when he describes surgeries. The stories he relates are very moving and highlight the fragility of life, making me very grateful for my current good health.