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On Muscle: The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters

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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, a...

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