Sub-title: Adventures in Anatomy
I enjoy this author, she takes on the quirky, queasy subjects and stays fun and informative. I've read her previous books, Stiff (about corpses), Gulp (about our digestive tracks), and Fuzz (controlling nature).
This one dove into the subject of parts of the human body that get replaced or recreated out of necessity or vanity. I enjoyed how she provides historical context for our attempts to replicate broken parts (iron lungs, lost limbs) and brings to question current attempts to salvage what's not working (hair transplants and cataract surgery). Another enjoyable read.
Published: 2025 Read: May 2026 Genre: Science
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