Evolution Gone Wrong

The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work (Or Don't)

By: Alex Bezzerides

Narrated by: Joe Knezevich

“An unforgettable journey through this twisted miracle of evolution we call ‘our body.’” —Spike Carlsen, author of A Walk Around the Block

From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart, it’s a curious thing that human beings have beaten the odds as a species.

After all, we’re the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. The flaws in our makeup raise more than a few questions, and this detailed foray into the many twists and turns of our ancestral past includes no shortage of curiosity and humor to find the answers.

Why is it that human mothers have such a life-endangering experience giving birth? Why are there entire medical specialties for teeth and feet? And why is it that human babies can’t even hold their heads up, but horses are trotting around minutes after they’re born?

In this funny, wide-ranging and often surprising book, biologist Alex Bezzerides tells us just where we inherited our adaptable, achy, brilliant bodies in the process of evolution.

Thoroughly entertaining and enlightening

This is a great science book. The science is detailed and well documented, but not dry or boring. Bezzerides sense of humor comes across clearly.

Wonderful Overview of Why We Hurt & Can't See

I loved this book, which is aimed at the educated but not expert reader. It explained why none of my numerous dogs or cats ever suffered back pain, but most of my friends and I have experienced at least some level of spine trouble. Almost all of us wear glasses and our teeth are a mess from childhood, providing great college educations for the children of dentists and orthodontists. I plan on listening to this gem again. oh, the narration is first, as well.

Awesome!

Great information, fascinating, loved his writing style & sense of humor and the narrator was a perfect fit for it as well!

One of my favorites

Easy listening with tons of great information broken down simple definitely one of my favorites found on here thus far

Evolution and us...

This book was a fun and educational journey. I've always been fascinated by our biology and it was cool to learn about our history and get a glimpse into the future of humans.