Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

Name: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
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Book Synopsis: Beloved, best-selling science writer Mary Roach's “acutely entertaining, morbidly fascinating” (Susan Adams, Forbes) classic, now with a new epilogue.For two thousand years, cadavers – some willingly, some unwittingly – have been involved in science’s boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. They’ve tested France’s first guillotines, ridden the NASA Space Shuttle, been crucified in a Parisian laboratory to test the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, and helped solve the mystery of TWA Flight 800. For every new surgical procedure, from heart transplants to gender confirmation surgery, cadavers have helped make history in their quiet way. “Delightful–though never disrespectful” (Les Simpson, Time Out New York), Stiff investigates the strange lives of our bodies postmortem and answers the question: What should we do after we die?“This quirky, funny read offers perspective and insight about life, death and the medical profession. . . . You can close this book with an appreciation of the miracle that the human body really is.” –Tara Parker-Pope, Wall Street Journal“Gross, educational, and unexpectedly sidesplitting.” –Entertainment Weekly

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Looking for a book that will not only entertain but also educate and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the human body? Look no further than Mary Roach's best-selling classic, Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers. This acutely entertaining and morbidly fascinating read takes you on a journey through history, where cadavers have played a crucial role in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. Whether it's testing guillotines, exploring the mysteries of the Shroud of Turin, or even solving aviation mysteries, cadavers have left their mark.

But Stiff is much more than a macabre exploration. It is a delightful and insightful look at what happens to our bodies after we die. With a quirky and funny tone, Mary Roach invites readers to ponder the mysteries of life, death, and the medical profession. This unique book offers a fresh perspective and provides a deeper understanding of the human body, leaving you in awe of its amazing capabilities.

Don't miss out on this grossly educational and unexpectedly sidesplitting read. Get your hands on Stiff today and be ready to be captivated by the intriguing tales of human cadavers. Order your copy now!

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