Book 83 (that teaches you something): Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach10/10/2015 Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Page Count: 320 Nonfiction Genre: Science, Humor, Medical, Death, History Dates Read: October 4-10, 2015 Summary So you want to donate your body to science? That's cool. But what does your flesh-bag have to look forward to after you die? Mary Roach examines the history of autopsies and medical training on cadavers, and takes a first hand look at how bodies are used postmortem. Review Mary Roach is like that science teacher you had in school that made learning fun and entertaining. She's not the kind of person to recite information from a textbook, but brings a humorous honesty into her story telling that keeps you engaged and wanting to know more. Well written with great detail, but not so much that you find yourself cringing with unease. I think this is a great book for everyone to read, especially those that are considering donating themselves after death. Do you really know what you are signing up for? Ratings (based on a 10 point scale) Quality of Writing - 7 Pace - 5 Plot Development - 5 Characters - N/A Enjoyability - 5 Insightfulness - 7 Ease of Reading - 6 Photos/Illustrations - N/A Overall Rating - 3 out of 5 stars
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