Stiff is an oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem. For two thousand years, cadavers–some willingly, some unwittingly–have been involved in science’s boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. In this fascinating account, Mary Roach visits the good deeds of cadavers over the centuries and tells the engrossing story of our bodies when we are … are no longer with them.
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I learn when I read a book by Mary Roach. In Stiff I learned a lot about cadavers and their uses in medicine and the military. I am glad that I read it.
Very informative about a subject few know little about. Told with humor.
This is a non-fiction book about different avenues cadavers can take after a person dies. The author explores bodies donated for science, bodies cremated, bodies used to test car crash survival, bodies in religion, bodies whose organs are donated for transplants, and more. She gives a good history of how many of the post-life practices began and …
Like all mary’s Books.
Whatever made me think I wanted to read this awful book? The author uses any excuse to make a bad joke. I was expecting information that was more respectful (although the title should have immediately let me know what I was in for).
Until you read this, whatever your religious belief, you have no idea what a great gift a donated body is for the science community & all of us! Written with humor, yet respect, this book is a great way to learn how the dead help us live.
Great book on a little thought of topic. Ms. Roach takes the macabre and makes it more approachable.
One of my all-time favorites. I’ve bought the actual physical book many times because i lend it out and it never comes back – others pass it on because they love it too. Mary Roach writes about what happens to your body after you die, with sensitivity, wit and cleverness. Fascinating and informative. Highly recommended.
Love this book…too funny!
This is one of my favorite and most recommended books.
Mary does great research, and conveys the information in such an entertaining manner. I learned so much, and had fun learning it.
Awesome