Written in Bone
Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind
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Professor Sue Black
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Our bones are the silent witnesses to the lives we lead. Our stories are marbled into their marrow.
Drawing upon her years of research and a wealth of remarkable experience, the world-renowned forensic anthropologist Dame Sue Black takes us on a journey of revelation. From skull to feet, via the face, spine, chest, arms, hands, pelvis and legs, she shows that each part of us has a tale to tell. What we eat, where we go, everything we do leaves a trace, a message that waits patiently for months, years, sometimes centuries, until a forensic anthropologist is called upon to decipher it.
Some of this information is easily understood, some holds its secrets tight and needs scientific cajoling to be released. But by carefully piecing together the evidence, the facts of a life can be rebuilt. Limb by limb, case by case - some criminal, some historical, some unaccountably bizarre - Dame Sue Black reconstructs with intimate sensitivity and compassion the hidden stories in what we leave behind.
©2020 Professor Sue Black (P)2020 Penguin AudioWhat listeners say about Written in Bone
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- Anonymous User
- 11-19-24
Fabulous 💀
I loved Black's first book, and adore this one even more. To hear her read her own words is such a treat and experience. This is one of my best reads ever. Thank you Sue.
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- Cliente Amazon
- 03-15-25
Lovely!
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A lovely summary of a bunch of interesting cases in which the bones were the key to uncover the mystery. Sue Black is a master in writing easy to follow, interesting stories with a splash of wittiness. This is the second book I read by her, and I am sure I'll keep on reaching for anything she writes. Also, the audiobook is read out by her, which makes it all the more fun and real. The perfect book for when you need a break from all those heavy stories! Bravo 👏🏻
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- G Jenson
- 01-03-22
Brilliant
An author and narrator I could have listened to for many more hours. She made her stories so interesting,and gave loads of background knowledge about the bones in our body. Have just downloaded her other book to listen to.
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- Stephanie
- 08-12-22
Will listen, re-listen and listen again. Superb.
I am in awe of Dame Professor Sue Black. I cannot recommend highly enough either ‘Written in Bone’ or her previous book for a general audience, ‘All That Remains’. Fascinating. To hear her recount her experiences in her very own, lovely, Scottish-accented voice is to be doubly blessed.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-19-23
Sue Black is an inspiration
This book made me laugh, cry & think. The narration is perfect, like a chat with a friend, calm & down to earth. Thank you Sue Black
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