A Natural History of the Senses
by Diane Ackerman
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Book Reviews of A Natural History of the Senses
Book Review: A Natural History of the Senses arouses!
Summary: 4 Stars
As a gift from a loving son I wandered into this impressively researched & fluently written expose of our senses. How we delight our senses varies greatly from culture to culture, yet the ways in which we use our senses is the same all around the globe! Our senses connect us intimately to our past, connect us in ways that most of our cherished ideas never could. From those fabled footsteps in lava to our sense of touch & so on this author has woven a mighty fine tapestry of what give us the spice of life! Fascinating!()Book Review: she murders her topic in this book
Summary: 1 Stars
I agree with another reader who felt that this was a collection of personal anecdotes that seemed at times far-fetched. It should have been more truthfully titled "The Natural History of Diane Ackerman's Senses". I couldn't read the whole thing, it got very cloying and the language tried too titillate more than convey knowledge. I did not care how unruly and sensual her hair is, nor did I care to read about her kissing experiences. You can be sure I'm avoiding her book on Love, too.Book Review: Buy it! Don't hesitate a second longer! BUY IT!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a MUST READ for just about all ages. Personally, I think it should be taught in school! Although at times, it is sensually written, it is quite informative and educational, teaching you about your body in ways you cannot even begin to imagine.
I think it's a definite must-read for parents of children at any age but especially newborns so that your child can benefit from the knowledge that you will be gathering...I wish I'd read it when my children were infants.
Book Review: A box of chocolates rather than a steak dinner
Summary: 4 Stars
Readers expecting a meaty discussion of the science and history of the senses won't find it here. The book reminded me of a box of good chocolates: it's fun, full of variety and surprises, and a pleasant diversion, if not very substantial. I found it perfect for traveling: the chapters are brief and fairly self-contained, and you can read the book in bits and pieces and still find it enjoyable. In the category of "brain candy," this is definitely Belgian chocolate.Book Review: Different strokes...
Summary: 4 Stars
A Natural History of the Senses is probably not the kind of book you might expect a "real" guy to read. Well, I am and I did, and I truly enjoyed most of what Diane Ackerman wrote. Unfortunately, like many books, it loses something of its wallop as your read progresses but I found the early chapters sensually intense and explicit to the point of jogging memory of exotic places and scents almost forgotten. In my opinion well worth the invested time. "Thanks for the memories".