Woman: An Intimate Geography
by Natalie Angier
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Book Reviews of Woman: An Intimate Geography
Book Review: great writing, great info
Summary: 5 Stars
I'd call this a textbook on Women's Anatomy except it's too well-written to call it that. Still, it's packed with information, every chapter focusing on one area of a woman's body, from breasts to uteruses to how ovaries work. Angier also takes up debates like people like breasts so much, what we "know" about gender roles from anthropological biology, to why breast-feeding goes in and out of fashion. Really, this one is more than recommended, it's required reading for anyone who wants to know how women's bodies work.Book Review: Best book I have ever read about the female body
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't put this book down--it really is the best book about the female body I have ever read and I can't recommend this enough--to women as well as to men. I have pretty good self esteem about my body, but this book has made me feel even better about being a woman and has made me love all my "parts" even more. It contains some of the most interesting and best information I have seen anywhere, and I simply can't put it down. I am buying this book for all my female friends and relatives.Book Review: Not worth the time
Summary: 1 Stars
I would hope that this book is a joke. I have never read something that does so little for women. We do not have to worry about men giving women a bad name, this book does it just fine. This book is mostly written in a crude and vulgar tone that will turn off most readers. For example, the author refers to a whale penis as a "ten foot rod," and made a comment that states that women should be asexual and procreate by themselves. So much for gender equality! We are going backwards here.Book Review: Delicious and riveting
Summary: 5 Stars
I have not enjoyed a book this much in years.. Wow, can this person WRITE! There is pathos, wit, and sometimes just plain belly laughs. She understands the female persona, and the information given is accurate and thought-provoking. I highly recommend it to all of my Psychology classes, and give them extra credit after they read and critique it. Most of the students have never been exposed to this depth of thought, in this subject area. I understand the Pulitzer Prize....Book Review: very informative
Summary: 5 Stars
I enjoyed this book very much. I enjoyed the information, which was presented in a very understandable way. I also enjoyed how Ms. Angier gave a lot of time to different points of view and also expressed what her opinions were and why. I learned a lot from this book. The tone of the book was also great and really added to my enjoyment. Though it is casual, it only adds to the enjoyment of the book and for me didn't take away from the technical presentation at all.