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  • A Guide for Occupants
  • Written by: Bill Bryson
  • Narrated by: Bill Bryson
  • Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (100 ratings)

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The Body

Written by: Bill Bryson
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Publisher's Summary

'We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.’  

In the best-selling, prize-winning A Short History of Nearly Everything Bill Bryson achieved the seemingly impossible by making the science of our world both understandable and entertaining to millions of people around the globe.  

Now he turns his attention inwards to explore the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself. Full of extraordinary facts and astonishing stories, The Body: A Guide for Occupants is a brilliant, often very funny attempt to understand the miracle of our physical and neurological makeup.

©2019 Bill Bryson (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

“Between the mysterious, the unexpected, the unknown and the undiscovered The Body: A Guide for Occupants takes us through all the weird and wonderful parts of the human body with humour, historical anecdotes and some truly jaw-dropping facts. Somehow, with all that jam packed in, listening to it still feels like an entertaining coffee with an old friend. I have loved many of Bill Bryson’s books but I think this one may have just jostled its way to the top of my list of favourites. Definitely take a listen if you’ve ever wondered why or how your body does what it does, or, if not, take a listen for the multitude of amazing facts you can pull out at your next awkward dinner party.” (Alex, Audible Editor)

“In this illuminating history of the human form, Bill Bryson presents scientific research in an accessible way, introducing a host of individuals including the world’s first kidney transplant recipient and the Nobel Prize-winning Peter Medawar. Covering everything from sleep to immunity, I came away from listening to the audiobook with a newfound appreciation and respect for my body. A perfect listen for new and existing Bill Bryson fans alike.” (Jess, Audible Editor)

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Not his best but worth the credit

Enjoyed it. I still think The A Short History of Nearly Everything cannot be matched by him, even if it is him v/s himself! This is an interesting book which brings up a smile on your face once a while and a laugh a few times. It will not enlighten you about your body too much, some random new discoveries about your anatomical mess are likely! It is worth the credit. Go for it!

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Exceptional researched and amazing story telling

Enjoyed listening to this beautifully done book that was narrated to perfection. Information shared is well researched with references and presentation flow is remarkable with back references.

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Excellent learning

A Non believer would start believing !! very nicelrly explained the mechanics of Humans Beings.

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details and simplicity

Loved every chapter and a brilliantly researched writing. Awesome. Would love to ready more from the author

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First foray into Audible. And a good one.

This was my first foray into Audiobooks amd it turned out to be a very nice experience.
Real intriguing stuff, almost every chapter brims with interesting details about our body and its various conundrums.
Masterfully narrated too!
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Good book but poor narration

I loved the content of the audiobook so much that I ended up buying the book. But the only thing I didn't like is the narrator and the way he speaks. He is not clear a lot times.

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A brilliant guide for the occupants!

I may not remember all the information Bill read. But I enjoyed it throughout. This is a brilliant writing.

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Get to know your Body

I'm a huge fan of Bill Bryson and he doesn't disappoint. how well do you actually know the body you inhabit?

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awesome

a very excellent and detailed book about human anatomy. good content and audio quality. recommended to all science enthusiasts and curious minds.

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Good book, worth a listen

Packed with some great facts and anecdotes. If you've got a medical background most of the stuff might comes across as basic but for me it provided a good overall picture. Only gripe is that there are a few too many numbers / scale comparisons that you won't recall 3 seconds after hearing them.

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