Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History Audiobook

" This is a fascinating and sobering book (still with a sense of humor and irony) about the place of breasts in medical and scientific understanding, their role in the immune system across generations, and their evolutionary purpose. Recommended for anyone on the fence about implants, anyone who knows someone with breast cancer, anyone with children (including the men). "

" What a fascinating book. Although it does make you want to lie around naked, not touch anything, or drink anything. It was surprisingly humorous, educational, and well-balanced. A well-recommended read, but not for those already fearful of the environmental toxins around us. "

" Very informative, well written, but at times it strays far from the main subject (even though that info is worth reading) and in early parts of the book the author strains a bit too hard for "breezy accessibility"--to the detriment of the points being made. "

" I love this. So well written, so funny and so important for all modern women. I got a little bored with all the statistics in the middle, and some of the info sounds conflicting (but that may just serve to prove how complicated the research and science really is). Regardless, i think this is a book that should be on every woman's bookshelf. "

" A focus on function over form. A better title - Breasts: The Mystery that will kill you. "

" Fascinating read. Learned a lot but had to take breaks while reading becuase i kept reading labels on everything and throwing things away. Also, feel I should schedule a mammogram... "

" Best science book I've read in ages. "

" Williams writes in the same style as Roach which is awesome but sometimes, just like in Roach's books, it bogs down the book. But overall this is an excellent book! "

" Quite a bit was interesting, but I found it to be more about environmental toxins than I had anticipated. "

" I loved this book! It really opened my eyes to an organ I don't pay much attention to. I didn't know how she could write an entire book on the subject but she filled it with some really amazing statistics and information. A must read for every woman! "

" it was interesting and written with humor but far too technical for my taste. and made me feel like I should have gotten pregnant at 18 and live in a bubble in order to avoid breasted cancer. "

" Clearly written, but delightful to read! As a nursing mother, I learned a lot! Highly recommend to anyone who has a pair:) "

" More emphasis of the medical history than anything else, IMHO, and it wasn't as feminist as I had hoped. Also, she is a kind of middle-of-the-roader as far as politics and environmentalism are concerned. Kind of wishy-washy. But a quick, intelligent read. I wish she had used PROPER footnotes. "

" Evidently, everything in the world and everything one does will damage your health via your breasts. Also, the whole cosmetic-augmentation thing depresses me. "

" The subject matter is more interesting than the author's occasionally dry, occasionally cutesy writing style. Several typos and no in-text notes didn't help. "

" Mandatory read for every person. Writing style is fun and snappy even when dealing with some of the harsher truths. "

" This book was very good & important, but also terrifying. (*Note: I did lazily skim portions that were very wordy and/or sciencey...I read for pleasure, yo!) Overall, I do highly recommend it for those who own breasts. "

" Enjoyed the subject matter as it was very pertinent at the time I was reading it. "

" Oh man. I said "wow" a lot reading this. It was super interesting and a bit terrifying. More women should read it, and probably more men too. I think it will definitely change some of my behavior because the science is pretty persuasive. "