Fascinating. Just started it today and am only a little way in, but I am quite transfixed. Forensic science is—for all the uncomfortable associations attached to the study of corpses—endlessly... more

Fascinating. Just started it today and am only a little way in, but I am quite transfixed. Forensic science is—for all the uncomfortable associations attached to the study of corpses—endlessly interesting to me (though not in any morbid or uncouth way). And the history of the study of the dead, wrapped in opprobrium and draped over with a frightful, bloody sheet of revulsion, is no less intriguing than, say, the history of cancer [see: The Emperor of All Maladies].

This book has become one of my all time favorites! Hilarious, and educational, I laugh out loud every time I read it! The only other books that have been able to do that to me are the, "Hitchhiker's... more

This book has become one of my all time favorites! Hilarious, and educational, I laugh out loud every time I read it! The only other books that have been able to do that to me are the, "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series!

I loved transcribing autopsy reports, so I thought this would be an interesting read. Anything medical peaks my interest...even if the patients are dead.

Reading about cadavers while doing laundry. What a lovely day :)

I don't normally post about what books I'm reading, but this is amazing! CAN'T PUT IT DOWN.

I keep reading the same books. I should really try something different. For now chapter one is waiting....

Just like the cover says "gross, educational and side splitting" Well, funny but not side splitting

Rereading viz audible. Such a great book. It I could I'd like to become human fertilizer. Thought that was a great way to be memorialized. Not that it matters when you die. When you're dead you're... more

Rereading viz audible. Such a great book. It I could I'd like to become human fertilizer. Thought that was a great way to be memorialized. Not that it matters when you die. When you're dead you're dead. I guess I just love the idea of my body becoming nutrients for a tree or bush.

This is gonna be my vacation read.

Omg I love this book

Love this book. I Choose it for a class project and i'm not bored! she stuffs this book with so much information my brain is going to explode! And Mary Roach writes this book like a novel! Fantastic!

Starting book 2 for the year.

From my favorite science writer, some nice, pleasant material to get me to the New Year.

Still one of my favorite books, a must read!!!

A very good book. The writer has a very humorous, yet respectful style.

Creepy but fun? It's a weird one.

Love this book! I never get tired of reading it.

The chapter on airplane injuries is frightening.

Debating: cremate or donate?

Bah! I fell asleep with 4 pages left! Oh well, I will finish tonight.

About 6 pages from finishing, and that will be 3 books finished in 3 days!

About to finish. I am not really one for non-fiction, but some of the stuff they talk about is stranger than fiction!

Due back at the library in two days; I better hurry up!

Bodies are weird

Like the author, I don't want my remains used to test crucifixion theories.

The Cadaver Who Joined the Army

I need to finish this book, it's due back soon.

So I don't look like a complete tv junkie....

Who knew this book would be laugh-out-loud?

I am going to donate my body to science after reading this