The Body
Bill Bryson
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The Body
by Bill Bryson
Published
2020
Publisher
Atlas Contact
Pages
466
ISBN-13
9789045043012
ISBN-10
9045043017
Description
Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable com- panion as he guides us through the human body—how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Brysonesque an- ecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular. As Bill Bryson writes, "We pass our existence within this wobble of flesh and yet take it almost entirely for granted." The Body will cure that indifference with generous doses of wondrous, compulsively read- able facts and information. As oddictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for every body.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Body?
This edition of The Body has approximately 466 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Body?
For most readers, The Body typically takes between 9h 43m and 6h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Body?
The estimated word count for The Body is approximately 116,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Body?
The Body was written by Bill Bryson.
When was The Body published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2020. The original work may have been published on a different date.