The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson Hardcover

By The

What is the The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson Hardcover?

Bill Bryson's witty exploration of the human body and all its remarkable systems. Takes readers on a head-to-toe tour with fascinating facts and stories about how our bodies work and sometimes fail.

What are the pros?

  • Bryson's trademark wit and curiosity
  • Fascinating medical facts and history
  • Accessible to non-scientists
  • Covers every major body system

What are the cons?

  • Very long at 460 pages
  • Some sections more engaging than others

Tags: science, anatomy, popular science, humor

Buy on Amazon