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Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution (Random House Large Print)

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Book Synopsis: THE REAL ORIGIN OF OUR SPECIES: a myth-busting, eye-opening landmark account of how humans evolved, offering a paradigm shift in our thinking about what the female body is, how it came to be, and how this evolution still shapes all our lives today “A page-turning whistle-stop tour of mammalian development that begins in the Jurassic Era, Eve recasts the traditional story of evolutionary biology by placing women at its center…. The book is engaging, playful, erudite, discursive and rich with detail."—Sarah Lyall, The New York Times “A smart, funny, scientific deep-dive into the power of a woman’s body, Eve surprises, educates, and emboldens.”—Bonnie Garmus, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Lessons in Chemistry

How did the female body drive 200 million years of human evolution? • Why do women live longer than men? • Why are women more likely to get Alzheimer’s? • Why do girls score better at every academic subject than boys until puberty, when suddenly their scores plummet? • Is sexism useful for evolution? • And why, seriously why, do women have to sweat through our sheets every night when we hit menopause?

These questions are producing some truly exciting science – and in Eve, with boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Cat Bohannon covers the past 200 million years to explain the specific science behind the development of the female sex: “We need a kind of user's manual for the female mammal. A no-nonsense, hard-hitting, seriously researched (but readable) account of what we are. How female bodies evolved, how they work, what it really means to biologically be a woman. Something that would rewrite the story of womanhood. This book is that story. We have to put the female body in the picture. If we don't, it's not just feminism that's compromised. Modern medicine, neurobiology, paleoanthropology, even evolutionary biology all take a hit when we ignore the fact that half of us have breasts. So it's time we talk about breasts. Breasts, and blood, and fat, and vaginas, and wombs—all of it. How they came to be and how we live with them now, no matter how weird or hilarious the truth is.”

Eve is not only a sweeping revision of human history, it’s an urgent and necessary corrective for a world that has focused primarily on the male body for far too long. Picking up where Sapiens left off, Eve will completely change what you think you know about evolution and why Homo sapiens has become such a successful and dominant species.

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Introducing Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution (Random House Large Print), a groundbreaking book that will challenge everything you thought you knew about the female body. Written by Cat Bohannon, this myth-busting and eye-opening account takes you on a whistle-stop tour of mammalian development, starting from the Jurassic Era.

With an engaging, playful, and richly detailed narrative, Eve places women at the center of evolutionary biology, reshaping our understanding of what it means to be a woman. This is not just a book for feminists; it's an essential read for anyone curious about human evolution and how it continues to shape our lives today.

From answering intriguing questions like why women live longer than men to exploring the role of sexism in evolution, Eve delves into fascinating scientific research that will leave you astonished. The book also addresses the issues faced by women throughout their lives, including menopause, Alzheimer's, and the sudden drop in academic performance during puberty.

What sets Eve apart is its ability to educate while entertaining, delivering a smart and funny narrative that empowers readers to embrace their bodies. It's a user's manual for the female mammal, a seriously researched yet approachable account of how female bodies evolved and how they work on a biological level.

By putting the female body in the spotlight, Eve not only revolutionizes our understanding of human history but also challenges the dominance of male-centered perspectives. This book offers an urgent and necessary corrective to a world that has long neglected the female body.

Building upon the success of Sapiens, Eve is an evolutionary masterpiece that will redefine your perception of Homo sapiens. Through a mix of captivating storytelling and meticulous research, Cat Bohannon takes you on a journey spanning 200 million years, uncovering the specific science behind the development of the female sex.

However weird or hilarious the truth may be, Eve fearlessly explores breasts, blood, fat, vaginas, wombs, and everything else that characterizes the female body. This book is an invitation to reimagine the story of womanhood, rewriting the narrative through scientific discoveries.

But Eve is not just for women; it's for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of our shared evolutionary history. The book challenges our reliance on outdated perspectives and repositions the female body at the forefront of paleoanthropology, neurobiology, and modern medicine.

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will make you question everything you thought you knew? Then join the millions of readers who have been captivated by Eve. Take a step towards expanding your knowledge and embracing the power of the female body. Get your copy of Eve now and be a part of the paradigm-shifting revolution.

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