A Brief History of the Female Body: An Evolutionary Look at How and Why the Female Form Came to Be

What if the most frustrating parts of the female body—period pain, pregnancy risks, menopause—weren't flaws, but features shaped by evolution?

In A Brief History of the Female Body, evolutionary biologist and mother of four Dr. Deena Emera blends groundbreaking science with personal insight to explain how evolution shaped the female body—and why it matters today.

Inside, readers will discover:

• Why menstruation, morning sickness, and menopause exist—and the evolutionary logic behind them
• How t...