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On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters
By Bonnie Tsui
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By Bonnie Tsui
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A riveting, one-of-a-kind look at the muscles that power our bodies. More than just a scientific explanation of what they are, this is a deeply human look at what they mean, how they function, and how they define us.
From the bestselling author of Why We Swim comes a mind-expanding exploration of muscle that will change the way you think about what moves us through the world.
"Remarkable ... A singular book about the true meanings of strength and flexibility, about our ability to define who we are and who we might be."
-Ed Yong, New York Times bestselling author of An Immense World and I Contain Multitudes
In On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui brings her signature blend of science, culture, immersive reporting, an...
"Remarkable ... A singular book about the true meanings of strength and flexibility, about our ability to define who we are and who we might be."
-Ed Yong, New York Times bestselling author of An Immense World and I Contain Multitudes
In On Muscle, Bonnie Tsui brings her signature blend of science, culture, immersive reporting, an...
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