Jan 25

Jan 25 Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution

About the book

Author: Cat Bohannon
Publisher: Knopf

More info:
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My Review

Holy smokes, this book was awesome and fascinating. You should definitely, absolutely read it.

Eve is all about how (and why) evolution has shaped women’s anatomy and biology into what it is today, and how that, in turn, is responsible for the planetary dominance of the human race. This was especially interesting to read as a pregnant person, but I would have found it fascinating any time. For example, despite the fact that our bodies are actually not very good at reproduction (being pregnant is dangerous for humans!), the human population boomed. Why? Because we were smart and social enough to invent midwifery and gynecology. We are the only species that helps one another give birth!!

Plus, while this is a sciency book, it never feels sciency. It’s written in an engaging, conversational way that is never ever boring. I ended up listening to the audio, which is read by the author, and now I want to be her best friend.

TLDR, I will be talking the ear off of anyone willing to listen about this book, and it’s going to make my favorites of the year for sure. Read it!!