Alive

A profound and provocative journey through the human body.

?Gripping?bold, humane? Guardian ?Sings from the page? Rachel Clarke, author of THE STORY OF A HEART For Gabriel Weston, there was always something missing from the anatomy she was taught at medical school. As she became a surgeon, a mother, and ultimately a patient herself, she found herself grappling with the gap between the body she understood as a doctor, and the reality of living in one. In this captivating exploration of our bodily organs, a fuller and more human picture of our bodies emerges: more fragile, frightening and miraculous than we could have imagined. ?An exceptional, absorbing tour of human life and bodies? Chris van Tulleken, author of ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE ?Filled with fascinating facts? Daily Telegraph ?A pitch-perfect book? Christie Watson, author of THE LANGUAGE OF KINDNESS ?A book of wonder? Sarah Moss, author of SUMMERWATER