Customer Comments:
 Curiously entertaining July 9, 2008
I picked up this book, curiously enough, at the Our Bodies: The Universe Within exhibit in Ohio. I've often wondered about human body donation and just what happens to all the people who opt for that.
I found this to be an enjoyable read. It's a little slow at times, but the humor is sparkling in just the right areas. It kept me interested, especially the history behind cadavers being used in scientific experimentation.
It's not a book for everyone, but after reading this one, I'm definitely going to check out her other two books. I like her style, not too text-book, not too tongue-in-cheek, just right!
Stiff July 8, 2008
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This was a very interesting book. It was unlike anything I have ever read. Mary Roach described the many uses for cadavers with great humor. This gave me a different perspective on cadavers.
 Informative and witty June 24, 2008
Ms. Roach writes quite well. Her chapter on auto safety and the role that cadavers have played in its development over time is worth the price of the book alone.
My only complaint is that she could have cut her use of humor towards the end of the book, as it seems to increase needlessly as the chapters went by. I also thought the chapter on religion and the dead could have used a better editor - I don't think she portrayed religious beliefs that accurately. But still, when you can link the Amish, Hindus and Reform Jews in one sentence, you're dealing with someone who has a good grasp on the subject matter.
Wonderful book June 21, 2008
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I absolutely adore this book. While I didn't fall off the bed laughing, I certainly had a fun time reading it. It is very rare to read an intellectual author who is both informative and charming. I couldn't put the book down. A definite read for anybody who is interested in the physical body after death.
An excellent read! June 19, 2008
Funny, fascinating, and extremely informative. Stiff was a great read from beginning to end, and gives a unique look at the science and policies of working with dead bodies. This is a great read for anyone in the medical profession, or for fans of shows like "CSI".
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