A unique look at the human body as though it were a new land to be explored. Great prose and so engaging for readers, even those without a lot of medical knowledge.

Thank you for sharing my friend, Jonathan's book with me!
Thank you for this excerpt:
https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/blogs/342186/the-hidden-wonders-of-your-lungs-with-dr-jonathan-reisman/

I read and listened to this amazing book alongside my daughter, who is in premed. She was just so inspired by the book, and just validated her calling for the field of medicine.

Within the book we’re true stories and anecdotes by Dr Reisman’s experiences in life and in practice, taking us through a visual tour of the human body through his eyes as a physician, adventurer and lover of nature.

There was just something about the way Dr Reisman taught in his writing, that just feels as if in every chapter, you are sitting with him over coffee as he tells you about the intricacies of the human body, and where in the end you are so much smarter, and with a better understanding. I have been a nurse for many years and have learned so much.

This is a great read for anyone and everyone who has a body - and of course for you or anyone you know looking to go into the healthcare field, this is a must read. If only all textbooks were written this way…

It’s just so fun and I highly recommend!!

My thoughts here My thoughts here: https://www.bethfishreads.com/2021/11/what-i-read-in-november.html and on GoodReads

The Unseen Body explores anatomy through a unique lens. Dr. Reisman combines medicine with travel stories and nature metaphors to explain the complex, beautiful ecosystem of the human body. This certainly could be understood by a reader with any level of knowledge on the body. The writing is straightforward and digestible. I bet it would be great on audio.
The book was less travel-forward than expected, but overall, a well-rounded and interesting read. I particularly enjoyed the patient stories tied into each chapter.
It includes specific detail on the human body and animal bodies which could make readers squeamish. I had a hard time with a scene in a slaughterhouse. Folks should consider their comfort levels before diving in.
I would recommend to science-oriented readers for a refreshing take on the body or anyone looking to learn about the body without it feeling like a textbook.

This review will be posted on October 20, 2021 to: https://instagram.com/amandas.bookshelf

This was a fascinating, but offbeat and quirky, medical memoir. Reisman, a doctor and traveler, linked wonders of the natural world, like river patterns, to the wonders of the human body. (Some of the comparisons felt like they were trying too hard, while others made more sense to me.) Divided into chapters focused on specific parts of the human body, like the lungs, blood, fat, and the brain, he included anecdotes from patient encounters, his training, and his travels to highlight the weird and awesome things our bodies do. I took AP Anatomy and Physiology senior year of high school and this would've made a far more interesting textbook than the one I remember. Dr. Reisman used stories to teach, which is the best way to make learning stick. That said, this book is not for the faint of heart and/or the easily queasy. Also, swipe to see the gorgeous cover of this book, which wasn't included with the digital ARC I read. #TheUnseenBody Rating: 🙂 / liked it
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This book is scheduled for publication on October 26, 2021. Thank you @flatiron_books for providing me this digital ARC via @NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.