22 May 2014

#162. Gulp by Mary Roach


Title:
Gulp
Author:
Mary Roach
Genre:
Humorous Research/Non-fiction
Synopsis:
An overview of the studies on the alimentary canal and the development of our understanding of digestion and the role it plays in human health.
Verdict:
Interesting look at the historical treatment and studies, all the way up to modern times. It features the expected tales of wild assumptions and initial inaccurate medical ‘knowledge’ but it is surprising to discover how little we still know and how much of an influence digestive health turns out to have on our overall wellbeing.
Pages:
327
Read:
May 2014