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From the author of the popular "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" comes this quirky and interesting look at the human digestive tract from, literally, one end to the other. Roach again writes about a somewhat squeamish, gross-ish, yucky topic that you didn't know you were interested in until she made you realize the subject matter is interesting.

Examples: 1) Did you know that most laundry detergents contain at least 3 digestive enzymes found in your saliva, to help break down food and grease stains on your clothes? Roach even goes as far as asking the experts why we can't just rub our saliva on stains to help get them out? (Answer: even the detergent scientists think that's gross and would rather use a Tide stain stick). Same goes with dish detergent; saliva enzymes are at work. 2) Roach interviews Elvis Presley's personal doctor. Did you know Elvis' colon was 2-3x the normal size? I won't spoil it here, but for you Elvis fans, a plausible and probable cause of his death is discussed between the author and his physician. Very interesting. 3) Perhaps the most intriguing (yet disgusting) thing Roach researches is the the study of fecal transplants to help those with diseases such as Crohn's and diverticulitis. I know your cringing if you're reading this but studies have found many patients are benefiting from this. Problem is it takes years to get approved. Roach predicts in 10 years that it will be common to know someone who has undergone a body fluid transplant of some sort to treat a disease.

This was a fun and fairly quick audiobook that was narrated by Emily Woo Zeller. She was did a good job. I love science and medicine and recommend this book to those of you who enjoy these topics, too.
Roach's eccentric and humorous wit and research style definitely has me hooked. I look forward to reading the few other books she has written as well. 4 stars.