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A page-turning whistle-stop tour of mammalian development that begins in the Jurassic Era, Eve recasts the traditional story of evolutionary biology by placing women at its center . . . The book is engaging, playful, erudite, discursive and rich with detail ? New York Times
Such a rare book: scholarly, funny, accessible and very important. A truly original history of humans that explains so much of who we are today — Chris van Tulleken, author of ULTRA-PROCESSED PEOPLE
[Cat Bohannon] is revolutionising our understanding of the human body with her female-centric history of the species. A hugely ambitious piece of work, and one that doesn’t pull its punches . . . character and storytelling are clearly second nature to Bohannon . . . It’s a book that’s packed full of surprising revelations ? Guardian
An epic combination of science and speculation that places women at the centre of history — Observer
A smart, funny, scientific deep-dive into the power of a woman’s body, Eve surprises, educates, and emboldens. Who runs the world? Girls! — Bonnie Garmus, author of LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY
