The Body: A Guide for Occupants

Bill Bryson, one of the world’s most beloved writers, turns his eye to the most extraordinary thing in the known universe: the human body. With his trademark wit and infectious curiosity, Bryson takes us on a head-to-toe journey — explaining how we got our particular features, what they do, and how they perform the daily miracle of keeping us alive. He covers everything from how the brain works to why we age, from the extraordinary power of the immune system to the mysterious workings of DNA. Hilarious, informative, and utterly fascinating — this is science writing at its most accessible and entertaining.