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Evolution Gone Wrong

The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work (Or Don't)

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Evolution Gone Wrong

By: Alex Bezzerides
Narrated by: Joe Knezevich
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A fascinating, irreverent guide to human evolution and what it means for our bodies today

An eye-opening look into why our bodies work—or don't—the way they do. From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it's a curious thing that human beings have beaten the odds as a species. After all, we're the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. Why is it that human mothers have such a life-endangering experience giving birth? And why are there entire medical specialties for teeth and feet? In this funny, wide-ranging and often surprising book, biologist Alex Bezzerides tells us just where we inherited our adaptable, achy, brilliant bodies in the process of evolution.

The book traces the delightfully unexpected answers to these questions and many more:

Why do we blink?

Why don't our teeth regularly fit in our mouths?

Why do women menstruate when so many other mammals don't?

Why did humans stand up on two legs in the first place?

©2021 Alexander Bezzerides (P)2021 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited Anatomy & Physiology Biological Sciences Biology Evolution Evolution & Genetics Science Physiology
Humorous Explanations • Engaging Scientific Content • Perfect Narrator Fit • Educational Journey • Compelling Research
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This is a great science book. The science is detailed and well documented, but not dry or boring. Bezzerides sense of humor comes across clearly.

Thoroughly entertaining and enlightening

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I loved this book, which is aimed at the educated but not expert reader. It explained why none of my numerous dogs or cats ever suffered back pain, but most of my friends and I have experienced at least some level of spine trouble. Almost all of us wear glasses and our teeth are a mess from childhood, providing great college educations for the children of dentists and orthodontists. I plan on listening to this gem again. oh, the narration is first, as well.

Wonderful Overview of Why We Hurt & Can't See

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Excellent perspective on shortcomings of the human body. Shows how traits that were adaptive in previous species became maladaptive for us.

Very interesting

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You can tell this author has many years of experience finding the perfect way to explain complex ideas to learners. I will definitely buy the next book he writes.

Perfectly relatable for the moderately scientifically literate reader.

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This is a great book! The presentation sparks curiosity in the reader and then delivers scientific explanations mixed with humor and interesting stories. I’ve read quite a bit in the popular science and evolution/behavior genre and this book exceeds expectations. The narration is top quality as well.
Bezzerides engages the reader by asking (sometimes surprising) questions, keeps you curious, and makes you want to keep reading to see what comes next. You won’t be disappointed.

Answers questions you haven't thought of yet!

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reader is clear and the writing is relational and funny. makes sense out of a lot of common ailments.

oh! that makes sense.

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This book was a fun and educational journey. I've always been fascinated by our biology and it was cool to learn about our history and get a glimpse into the future of humans.

Evolution and us...

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Great information, fascinating, loved his writing style & sense of humor and the narrator was a perfect fit for it as well!

Awesome!

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Easy listening with tons of great information broken down simple definitely one of my favorites found on here thus far

One of my favorites

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We rarely have time to let our imagination and curiosity loose. This book helps you let out the leash a little as you laugh and ponder these interesting questions.

A must!

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