--- product_id: 355910389 title: "BODY Paperback – 26 January 2021" brand: "bill bryson" price: "Rp940091" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/355910389-body-paperback-26-january-2021 store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # BODY Paperback – 26 January 2021 **Brand:** bill bryson **Price:** Rp940091 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** BODY Paperback – 26 January 2021 by bill bryson - **How much does it cost?** Rp940091 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/355910389-body-paperback-26-january-2021) ## Best For - bill bryson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bill bryson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #11,121 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Science & Scientists Humor #4 in Anatomy (Books) #5 in Doctors & Medicine Humor | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (21,469) | | Dimensions | 5.14 x 0.97 x 7.88 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 0804172722 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0804172721 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 464 pages | | Publication date | January 26, 2021 | | Publisher | Vintage | ## Images ![BODY Paperback – 26 January 2021 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Q8+q1OfML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fascinating and exciting Journey through the Human Body *by A***R on 4 April 2025* Bill Bryson has done it again! The Body: A Guide for Occupants is an incredible tour of our most remarkable possession — the human body — and Bryson delivers it with his trademark wit, curiosity, and storytelling charm.What makes this book stand out is how Bryson blends science with everyday language. You don’t need to be a biology nerd to understand what’s going on. He takes you through every system — from the brain and the heart to the skin and the skeleton — and fills each chapter with fascinating facts, strange anecdotes, and stories of scientists who changed our understanding of how we work.I loved how he made complex information feel approachable, and even humorous at times. Who knew learning about kidneys or gut bacteria could be this entertaining?That said, don’t expect a textbook. This is more of an engaging narrative — educational, yes, but also incredibly fun. Perfect for readers who love science, trivia, or just want to understand their body better. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun facts about the human body *by A***N on 3 December 2024* This is probably going to be my shortest book review ever! This book is simply a collection of facts, largely fun facts, about different parts of the body — the skin, hair, brain, head, the mouth, and so on. Bryson has achieved two remarkable things: (1) he has created a 400-page encyclopedia of the human body, and (2) he has made this the most fun-to-read encyclopedia ever.Since there is nothing much to review really, here are my top 10 fun facts from the book.(1) The human body is essentially a collection of inert elements — the same as in a pile of dirt.(2) The Royal Society of Chemistry calculated that assembling actor Benedict Cumberbatch from his basic chemical components would cost £96,546.79.(3) Race is merely a sliver of epidermis about a millimeter thick.(4) If flattened out, our lungs would cover a tennis court; our blood vessels, if laid end to end, would wrap around Earth 2.5 times; and our DNA, if stretched out, would extend beyond Pluto.(5) We grow 8 meters of hair in our lifetime.(6) Visual inputs take one-fifth of a second to process, so the brain continuously forecasts what the world will look like a fifth of a second ahead — we spend our entire lives living in a world that doesn't quite exist yet.(7) Volume doubles approximately every 6 decibels, meaning a 96-decibel sound isn't just slightly louder than a 90-decibel sound — it's twice as loud.(8) Although everyone reads and pronounces the last blood group as the letter "O," Landsteiner (who discovered blood types) actually meant it to be zero, since this type showed no clumping reaction.(9) During a single day of breathing, you likely inhale at least one molecule that was once exhaled by every person who has ever lived.(10) While studying specimens, Henking noticed one chromosome that always remained separate from the others. He named it "X" simply because it was mysterious, not because of its shape.Pros: Lots of interesting facts about the human body, comprehensive yet conciseCons: It's just a collection of interesting facts about the human body! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful look at this body of ours that we should truly treat as a temple *by A***A on 20 July 2025* The Body by Bill Bryson is an engaging exploration of the human body for the curious reader who wishes to learn about its intricacies without being overwhelmed by technical detail. Bryson is that rare scientific writer who is able to strike a r balance between offering sufficient detail without overwhelming the reader with the minutae.Bryson does not limit himself to anatomy and physiology; he also shines a light on the remarkable individuals who contributed to the mapping and documentation of our body’s workings. His trademark wry humor threads through the chapters, adding warmth and charm to what could otherwise have been a dense subject.It is truly fascinating to see and appreciate the structure and processes within us, many of which we rarely pause to consider. Bryson’s comparisons of human anatomy to that of other living beings, and his reflections on our evolutionary journey, are both enlightening and thought‑provoking. The book also reminds us how much remains to be discovered, a humbling realization.We often take our bodies for granted, but Bryson’s work is a gentle nudge to look inward, marvel at the extraordinary machinery we inhabit, and cultivate a renewed sense of respect for it. *The Body* is, in every sense, an informative and delightful read.---If you’d like, I can also create a graphic summarizing the key takeaways. 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