The Body by Bill Bryson

Fascinating! I started this book, semi-interested because I have enjoyed other books by this author. I advanced slowly at first, musing that I was not all that interested in reading about my body functions. Then I developed a fascination with the information provided so clearly and at times with a dash of humor or sarcasm. Probably, most of us recognize that our bodies are truly remarkable machines. How many realize that it is incredibly amazing that with the complexity of necessary coordination of so many parts that our bodies can deal successfully with abundant threats to its survival. Bill Bryson is known for his delightful travelogues and this travelogue through the human body offers a great deal to ponder as it reveals engaging details about the human body.