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Book Synopsis: Winner of the Crime Writers’ Association ALCS Gold Dagger for Nonfiction—A tour through the human skeleton and the secrets our bones reveal, from the author of All That Remains
In her memoir All That Remains, internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist Dame Sue Black recounted her life lived eye to eye with the Grim Reaper. During the course of it, she offered a primer on the basics of identifying human remains, plenty of insights into the fascinating processes of death, and a sober, compassionate understanding of its inescapable presence in our existence, all leavened with her wicked sense of humor.
In her new book, Sue Black builds on the first, taking us on a guided tour of the human skeleton and explaining how each person's life history is revealed in their bones, which she calls "the last sentinels of our mortal life to bear witness to the way we lived it." Her narrative follows the skeleton from the top of the skull to the small bones in the foot. Each step of the journey includes an explanation of the biology—how the bone is formed in a person's development, how it changes as we age, the secrets it may hold—and is illustrated with anecdotes from the author's career helping solve crimes and identifying human remains, whether recent or historical.
Written in Bone is full of entertaining stories that read like scenes from a true-life CSI drama, infused with humor and no-nonsense practicality about the realities of corpses and death.
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Discover the hidden stories in what we leave behind with "Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind". This captivating book, written by internationally renowned forensic anthropologist and human anatomist, Dame Sue Black, is the ultimate guide to unlocking the secrets that our bones hold. Winner of the prestigious Crime Writers' Association ALCS Gold Dagger for Nonfiction, this book will take you on a fascinating journey into the world of human skeletons.
Building on her previous memoir, All That Remains, Dame Sue Black delves deeper into the intriguing processes of death and offers a compassionate understanding of its inevitable presence in our lives. With her wicked sense of humor, she takes us on a guided tour of the human skeleton, unraveling the hidden stories that lie within. From the formation of bones to their transformation as we age, "Written in Bone" reveals the last sentinels of our mortal life, bearing witness to the way we lived.
Prepare to be enthralled as Dame Sue Black shares captivating anecdotes from her career as a forensic anthropologist, helping solve crimes and identifying human remains, both modern and historical. Each step of the journey through the skeleton is accompanied by intriguing insights into the biology of bones. Discover how our bones develop, change, and hold secrets that can reveal a person's life history.
Written as a true-life CSI drama, "Written in Bone" is overflowing with entertaining stories that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. Infused with humor and practicality, this book provides a unique perspective on the realities of corpses and death. Don't miss out on this extraordinary adventure into the world of bones!
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