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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

Mary Roach

Start date: February 2, 2014

Finish date: March 3, 2014

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May 04, 2018 Michelle rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018, non-fiction, calibre, science, reviewed, audiobook, x-reading-university, medicine

Utterly fascinating look at what happens to our bodies after we die. As someone who is 100% behind green burials and organ donation, it opened my eyes to other options as well.

Some of you might find the subject matter gross, off-putting, or otherwise distasteful, but death is a part of life, and I really enjoyed all of the topics she covered. Mary Roach really knows how to dive into a subject and make it accessible. And as someone who really dreads flying, I especially enjoyed the plane crash s ...more

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Jul 25, 2011 Diane rated it really liked it

This as a fascinating book about the use of cadavers; in history and in modern times. Since I am a nurse I have had the experience of working with cadavers but I had no idea of the extent that research has used them; for example, as dummies for testing the safety of cars. I enjoyed this book (if enjoyment is the word for it!) and I certainly learned a great deal.

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