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Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach

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5.0

I had first heard of this book when Mary Roach was on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and it sounded hilarious, educational, and at times, disgusting! and its true!

Mary Roach has a wonderful sense of humor, and apparently has a few monosyllable books (gotta pick up Bonk and Stiff!). There were many interesting stories, and she was willing(!!!) to participate (like the last chapter). Very quick read, very entertaining and yet, very educational! Stories on saliva, tastebuds that aren't on our tongues, the nose, stomach, intestines, and the colon, I was surprised how entertained I was about such subjects!

Highly recommended!