Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary RoachMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars - I'll tell you about it without you asking.
Stiff is a very interesting look at life after death.... the life of the body, rather than the soul! Mary Roach made sure to find topics that people probably think about, but rarely talk about. She then took those topics and made them interesting and even, at times, funny!
Topics covered included anatomy schools, Eastern medicine, burial vs cremation vs "other", and the weight of a soul. I was enthralled with all the research that brought it all together. Between interviews and writings, there was a cross section of time and location for the topics being covered.
I also really enjoyed the narrator. Her inflections and timing were perfect for making sure you caught the humor intended.
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