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The Body by Bill Bryson
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bookshelves: nfr-2020

I read this off and on for over a week, I think reading it straight through would not have left me time to ponder the information and possibly would have been a case of too much at one time. Our bodies, many systems and other developments of which I knew little all in one book. I actually own a copy because this is another that I feel deserves more than read. Or at least to have as a reference.

There is a huge amount of research that went into this book. Bryson is good and picking out information and identifying unsung, unknown heroes. As informative and as I found it, it seems Bryson has traded his trademark sit for some gross examples. Thankfully, I have never encountered these relatively rare conditions. Shuddered at all the diseases, viruses we don't get, there were quite a few. Our body is quite a compact and intricate mechanism. It's a wonder that more things don't go wrong.

I still have two unread by this author that I'm saving for a book drought, along with books from a few other favored author. This is an author loved by many, and he explains our bodies in an easy to understand fashion. Though I did miss the humor , of which there was some, but not as many instances as in previous books. Definitely worth reading, regardless.
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Reading Progress

July 9, 2019 – Shelved
July 9, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read
June 13, 2020 – Started Reading
June 13, 2020 –
page 200
44.44%
June 15, 2020 –
page 300
66.67%
June 17, 2020 –
page 350
77.78%
June 18, 2020 –
page 390
86.67%
June 19, 2020 – Shelved as: nfr-2020
June 19, 2020 – Finished Reading

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Diane Barnes I read this one the same way. Just a chapter or two before bed. So much information, easy to understand, and helpful in visualizing what's going on inside. I love Bryson too, and still have a few in reserve.


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Angela M Great review, Diane.


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Carol Thank you for Informative review Diane. Am wondering if it will make me think I have everything though......


Toni Diane, excellent review!


message 5: by Debra (new)

Debra Fantastic review, Diane!


message 6: by Libby (new)

Libby I loved Bryson's wit in A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail, so would definitely miss that. Great review, Diane!


Diane S ☔ Thank you, Angela, Toni, Debra and Libby.

Diane, yes we read it the same way, too much to gulp down at once.


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