About the book
A profound and provocative journey through the human body.
‘Gripping…bold, humane’ Guardian
‘Sings from the page’ Rachel Clarke
For Gabriel Weston, there was always something missing from the anatomy she was taught at medical school. As she became a surgeon, a mother and then a patient herself, she grew increasingly fascinated by the gap between the body she understood as a doctor and the messy reality of living in one.
Alive is a captivating investigation into our organs and the role they play in the stories of our lives. In Weston’s hands, a fuller and more human picture of our bodies emerges – more fragile, frightening and miraculous than we could ever have imagined.
‘An exceptional, absorbing tour of human life and bodies’
Chris van Tulleken
‘Filled with fascinating facts’ Daily Telegraph
‘A pitch-perfect book’ Christie Watson
‘A book of wonder’ Sarah Moss
Editions of Alive
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781787330603
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781787330610
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529931716
- EBook
- ISBN 9781529926743
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529937763
Read an Excerpt
A profound and provocative journey through the human body.
‘Gripping…bold, humane’ Guardian
‘Sings from the page’ Rachel Clarke
For Gabriel Weston, there was always something missing from the anatomy she was taught at medical school. As she became a surgeon, a mother and then a patient herself, she grew increasingly fascinated by the gap between the body she understood as a doctor and the messy reality of living in one.
Alive is a captivating investigation into our organs and the role they play in the stories of our lives. In Weston’s hands, a fuller and more human picture of our bodies emerges – more fragile, frightening and miraculous than we could ever have imagined.
‘An exceptional, absorbing tour of human life and bodies’
Chris van Tulleken
‘Filled with fascinating facts’ Daily Telegraph
‘A pitch-perfect book’ Christie Watson
‘A book of wonder’ Sarah Moss
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alive about?
A profound and provocative journey through the human body.
‘Gripping…bold, humane’ Guardian
‘Sings from the page’ Rachel Clarke
For Gabriel Weston, there was always something missing from the anatomy she was taught at medical school. As she became a surgeon, a mother and then a patient herself, she grew increasingly fascinated by the gap between the body she understood as a doctor and the messy reality of living in one.
Alive is a captivating investigation into our organs and the role they play in the stories of our lives. In Weston’s hands, a fuller and more human picture of our bodies emerges – more fragile, frightening and miraculous than we could ever have imagined.
‘An exceptional, absorbing tour of human life and bodies’
Chris van Tulleken
‘Filled with fascinating facts’ Daily Telegraph
‘A pitch-perfect book’ Christie Watson
‘A book of wonder’ Sarah Moss
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Alive?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Alive?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781787330603
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Alive?
Gabriel Weston
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Alive is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781787330603) and paperback(ISBN 9781787330610) and paperback(ISBN 9781529931716) and ebook(ISBN 9781529926743) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529937763)
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