Given that so many people very much liked the book, my response may be more my problem than the authors. Having heard excerpts from the book on the radio, I bought a copy. This book is beautifully and sensitively written, and structured in such a way that you can read small sections at a time, allowing you to digest one specific function of our amazing body before moving swiftly on to the next. In Adventures in Human Being, Gavin Francis leads the listener on a journey through health and illness, offering insights on everything from the ribbed surface of the brain to the secret workings of the heart and the womb; from the pulse of life at … To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 The tone and pitch and rhythm are almost lyrical, a meditation. Gavin Francis’s engaging and edifying book Adventures in Human Being breathes life into the study of anatomy by situating it in the larger landscape of human experience, connecting the body to art, literature, music, astronomy, and history. ", "[Francis] is a fine, subtle and observant writer... this is an illuminating and arresting book.". This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. There was a problem loading your book clubs. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2019. The organic “connectedness” of the volume makes it all the more compelling. Basic, $26.99 (272p) ISBN 978-0-465-07968-1. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Adventures in Human Being: A Grand Tour from the Cranium to the Calcaneum. Anatomical "Melody" Set to Narrative "Music" through Complementary "Harmonies", Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016, Just finished savoring and reflecting on the book, Adventures in Human Being. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Rather it drills deep on specific subjects, but with humor and readability. Dr. Francis’s book of essays takes one on a fascinating anatomical cook’s tour—literally from head to toe. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Basic Books; 1st edition (October 25, 2016). I was disappointed in this book, given its fascinating topic and the excellent reviews that it received. In Adventures in Human Being, award-winning author Gavin Francis leads readers on a journey into the hidden pathways of the human body, offering a guide to its inner workings and a celebration of its marvels. But those who like a book that sticks to its subject may be disappointed. It made the class so much more interesting! Our Story. What could be more interesting? Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. I belong to the former, but have always been fascinated by the workings of the human body. In Adventures in Human Being, Gavin Francis leads the reader on a journey through health and illness, offering insights on everything from the ribbed surface of the brain to the secret workings of the heart and the womb; from the pulse of life at the wrist to the unique engineering of the foot. Adventures in Human Being is a set of essays organised “from head to toe, like certain anatomy texts, though they can be read in any order” – which, at first sight, seems a risky approach. Stimulated me to review Anatomy, Physiology, and clinical situations. Not Enough On Anatomy and Medical Practice, Too Much on Other Stuff, Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Book includes fascinating facts from medical history as if to compare what we think we know to what we used to think we knew. Surely, for most of us, the most interesting parts of the human body (with perhaps one exception) are located in … Case by case, the stories range from mundane injury to obscure malady, with each patient used as a touchstone to describe deeper mysteries of our astonishing home. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2015. Rather than in-depth, detailed discussions of anatomy made more interesting with asides, this book is more long-winded detour and less focused. The book would also have been much improved, I think, by accurate and readable anatomical diagrams. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. I appreciated many dimensions of this work, most particularly the primary medical and anatomical “melody” complemented by multiple “harmonies” that encompassed human custom, linguistics, history, and archaeology, as well as philosophy, poetry, and psychology. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. -- Wall Street Journal We assume we know our bodies intimately, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory, an enigma of bone and muscle, neurons and synapses. Please try again. Rather than in-depth, detailed discussions of anatomy made more interesting with asides, this book is more long-winded detour and less focused. For me, the most positive thing about the book were the stories about the writer's interactions with his patients -- deeply human, and often deeply moving. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2016. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2019, I had great expectation of this book since I have a strong interest in anatomy but found it dull and gave up. ". Can't put this book down again a fabulous read by this author who makes so many links and references to support his explanation of the intricacies of the body and how we have understood it's function both historically and in prose aswell as scientifically. Human Being Adventures. Scientifically-proven methods to create connection with anyone you meet. Dr. Francis’s book of essays takes one on a fascinating anatomical cook’s tour—literally from head to toe. We have a lifetime's association with our bodies, but for many of us they remain uncharted territory. I appreciated many dimensions of this work, most particularly the primary medical and anatomical “melody” complemented by multiple “harmonies” that encompassed human custom, linguistics, history, and archaeology, as well as philosophy, poetry, and psychology. In other hands, Adventures in Human Being might well have become cluttered with cliche, detail or sentimentality but Francis has a lightness of touch … In exchange, I could have done with a good deal less of the historical material and various other wanderings. Understand personality traits, character, emotions, and values through pure observation or simple questions. Unable to add item to List. Note, the book does not have in-line references, so if you're intrigued by anything, good luck following up. In Adventures in Human Being, award-winning author Gavin Francis leads readers on a journey into the hidden pathways of the human body, offering a guide to its inner workings and a celebration of its marvels. Dr. Gavin barely mentions episodes in war zones or treating epidemics that most would consider, probably because he considers medicine a calling and so avoids calling attention to himself. Adventures in Human Being: A Grand Tour from the Cranium to the Calcaneum Gavin Francis. Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices. Adventures in Human Being (UK & USA 2015) *Winner of Saltire Non-Fiction Book of the Year* *Winner BMA Book Awards - Category: Basis of Medicine* *Economist Books of the Year 2015* *Sunday Times Books of the Year 2015* *Sunday Herald Books of the Year 2015* Fascinating essays on anatomy and physiology, Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016. "Adventures in Human Being, with its deft mix of the clinical and the lyrical, is a triumph of the eloquent brain and the compassionate heart." I wish that there had been of this -- showing how medicine is actually practiced -- and more information about its putative subject, anatomy. If the Urantia Book in its entirety is considered to be an epochal revelation for future ages, then the teachings contained in "The Adventure of Being Human" can be viewed as incremental lessons for human beings living today. Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (September 20, 2016), An Amazon Book with Buzz: "The Four Winds" by Kristin Hannah. It made the class so much more interesting! Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. My Human Biology teacher used this book as his "textbook" for our class. Rather it drills deep on specific subjects, but with humor and readability. Please try again. In Adventures in Human Being, physician and award-winning author Gavin Francis leads readers on a journey into the hidden pathways of the human body, from the brain's pea-sized pineal gland--the so-called "seat of the soul"--to the delicate machinery of the hand, and from the cranium to the calcaneum, the largest bone in the foot. I appreciated many dimensions of this work, most particularly the primary medical and anatomical “melody” complemented by multiple “harmonies” that encompassed human custom, linguistics, history, and archaeology, as well as philosophy, poetry, and psychology. Having heard excerpts from the book on the radio, I bought a copy. Though the reader can not help but absorb some knowledge, the author is not teaching or lecturing, simply sharing his wonder. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. This class was not for science majors, so it didn't make sense for him to be all textbook & tests about it. It's a short story style with each part of the body. Adventures in Human Being. Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2016. Camping, canoeing, kayaking for individuals families and groups. " Adventures in Human Being , with its deft mix of the clinical and the lyrical, is a triumph of the eloquent brain and the compassionate heart." Francis’s latest work, Adventures in Human Being, is another variation on the travelogue form: this time the region he explores is that most mysterious and compelling of landscapes: the human body. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. This book is beautifully and sensitively written, and structured in such a way that you can read small sections at a time, allowing you to digest one specific function of our amazing body before moving swiftly on to the next. What could be more interesting? There was a problem loading your book clubs. I suspect I am not the target audience for this book, and would not warn an interested person away from it, but if you are looking for more muscle and less flab, then pass this one over. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Jerome Groopman, The New York Review of Books. The tone and pitch and rhythm are almost lyrical, a meditation. A series of philosophical reflections on each of the body’s major organs, the book combines a clinical perspective on the body with select stories from our cultural history. Book of the Week. Five stars to the author for frank discussion and introspective musings on the human body and it's frailty and beauty, as well as it's power and ugliness. I am an anatomy professor at a US medical school and purchased this book hoping to find material I could use in class - anything from an entertaining anecdote to more extensive passages I could assign to my students. ISBN 9781781253427 I came away with far greater appreciation for seemingly mundane entities, such as my hands and feet. Exploration of body from head to foot from a doctor's perspective, which basically implies when something goes wrong. While the book examines specific issues pertaining to the body part under consideration, it gives the layman reader the necessary background to comprehend even the most complex topics, often through interesting factoids. The book uses patient case histories, tales from med school, great moments in medical history, and even references to art and pop culture to intrigue the reader with the awesome nature of the human body. Thoroughly enjoyable, highly educational, and hard to put down once you start! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I wish that there had been of this -- showing how medicine is actually practiced -- and more information about its putative subject, anatomy. Can't put this book down again a fabulous read by this author who makes so many links and references to support his explanation of the intricacies of the body and how we have understood it's function both historically and in prose aswell as scientifically. 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I appreciated many dimensions of this work, most particularly the primary medical and anatomical “melody” complemented by multiple “harmonies” that encompassed human custom, linguistics, history, and archaeology, as well as philosophy, poetry, and psychology. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. More By and About This Author. Case by case, the stories range from mundane injury to obscure malady, with each patient used as a touchstone to describe deeper mysteries of our astonishing home. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Fascinating essays on anatomy and physiology, Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016. It's a great book with some strange oddities thrown in there...you did what with WHAT??!! 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