“A fascinating, lyrical book… Reisman’s experiences in other cultures bring a richness and depth toThe Unseen Body. The way he thinks about the body and medicinethe rivers and tributaries, the flowing and unclogging, the top-down organization of the brainis extraordinary!”
Mary Roach

In this fascinating journey through the human body and across the globe, Dr. Reisman weaves together stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world.

Jonathan Reisman, M.D.a physician, adventure traveler and naturalistbrings readers on an odyssey navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world withThe Unseen Body. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds helps to diagnose heart attacks, how the body is made mostly of mucus, not water, and how urine carries within it a tale of humanitys origins.

224 Pages

Hardcover