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Beneath The Skin: Love Letters To The Body By Great Writers

Beneath The Skin: Love Letters To The Body By Great Writers

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by Thomas Lynch, Naomi Alderman, Christina Patterson, A.L. Kennedy, Ned Beauman, Abi Curtis, Kayo Chingonyi, Mark Ravenhill, William Fiennes, Annie Freud, Philip Kerr, Daljit Nagra, Patrick McGuinness, Chibundu Onuzo, Imtiaz Dharker
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Buried beneath layers of flesh, our hearts pump, our lungs inflate, our kidneys filter. These organs, and others, are essential to our survival but remain largely unknown to us. In Beneath the Skin, fifteen writers each explore a different body part: Naomi Alderman unravels the intestines and our obsession with food; Thomas Lynch celebrates the womb as a miracle; A.L. Kennedy explores the nose's striking ability to conjure memories; and Philip Kerr traces the remarkable history of brain surgery. Moving, intimate and often unexpected, this is an awe-inspiring voyage through the mysterious landscape of our bodies.

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ISBN13: 9781788160964
ISBN10: 1788160967
Language: English
Publisher: Wellcome Collection
Publication Year: 2020
Format: Paperback

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    Celebrates the body's mysteries through poetic personal essays.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're fascinated by the human body and enjoy insightful, poetic reflections, this book offers a beautifully varied perspective. Each essay invites you to see everyday organs in a new light, combining history, science, and personal stories that will deepen your appreciation for your own body. It's like a love letter to the incredible vessel that keeps us alive, perfect for curious minds and introspective readers alike.
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