Want to obtain general knowledge of the human body? If so, you should check out Bill Bryson’s The Body. This book covers basic knowledge of various areas throughout the human body. Topics like the heart, the brain, the head, the immune system, and others can be found in this book. Bill Bryson incorporates his fun style and worthy information into the book which keeps the reader entertained while reading. Additionally, he amusingly converses with the reader to keep them curious and engaged. He includes the history of medical innovations and phenomenal scientists allowing for the appreciation of human progress within medicine.
I absolutely loved this book. I learned so much and revisited many topics that were of interest to me from the human body. Along with biology, I learned some history which sounds like a win-win to me! There was nothing in this book that was not to love. Bill Bryson’s creative and enjoyable writing kept me hooked throughout my reading of the book. If you are a student who is going to take a biology class, then this book would be great for establishing a foundation in basic anatomy and physiology. It’s an astounding book that won’t make you bored and will keep you wanting to learn more.