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The Body by Bill Bryson - 3 stars
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Oh, I did not find it boring at all, but depending on what you've already read, you may have heard a few of the anecdotes before. For example, a few of the stories in Pandora's Lab are also related in Bryson's book. He does throw in a few humorous tidbits, but not to the same degree as his previous books.
I liked it, and if you enjoy science, I think you will like it too.
Bill Bryson takes the reader on a tour of the human body. It is well-organized by type of function. It is a book of popular science, geared toward the non-scientist. It is a compilation of secondary sources, anecdotes, and historical episodes. Bryson dispels a few myths and imparts useful facts about health.
This author is known for his humor, but this book is not particularly humorous. In fact, a strong stomach will be needed for a few segments. There is a good amount of repetition that probably should have been edited out. I think your reaction to it will depend on how much of this material you have already heard (or read). I read science books regularly, so I was already familiar with most of this information. It is reasonably entertaining but if you are looking for scientific analysis, there are other books I would recommend ahead of this one.
3 stars = I liked it