Carol Sorensen answers “Could I read this to my seven year old?...”

Laura asked this question about The Body: A Guide for Occupants:

Could I read this to my seven year old? She loves all things anatomy... More worried about "appropriate" rather than the reading level..

Carol Sorensen I would say no, and I may have some of the same concerns as Susan. This is more a story of the glorious accomplishments of men, and less about real in…moreI would say no, and I may have some of the same concerns as Susan. This is more a story of the glorious accomplishments of men, and less about real information about the body. Women are barely mentioned, at my count, one doctor, several prostitutes, and poor Marie Curie. I was very disappointed in Bryson, as I've read some of his other books and enjoyed them. I was hoping for great information.
No girl needs to see a narrative from this approach, and there are some great ways to find fascinating information for kids and adults.(less)

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