Adventures in Human Being by Gavin Francis
Capsule Audio
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Adventures in Human Being: A Doctor's Distracted Guide to the Body - Audiobook Summary
Discover the extraordinary landscape that lies beneath your skin in this captivating exploration of the human body. Gavin Francis, an accomplished physician and surgeon, transforms anatomy from dry medical textbook material into a fascinating journey of discovery that connects our physical selves to art, literature, history, and the broader human experience.
This is a capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons from Francis's grand tour through the human body—from cranium to heel—cutting out the fluff and saving you hours of reading time.
Drawing on his diverse medical experience as a surgeon, emergency specialist, and family physician, Francis reveals the hidden pathways and secret workings of our bodies. Explore the ribbed surface of the brain, the intricate engineering of the foot, the mysterious pulse of life at your wrist, and the remarkable workings of the heart and womb. Each chapter unveils how our anatomy has been imagined, understood, and portrayed throughout history.
More than just medical knowledge, this audiobook celebrates the human body in both sickness and health, blending personal case studies with historical narratives and cultural insights. Francis treats the body as uncharted territory waiting to be explored, revealing the complexity and beauty that exists within each of us.
If you've read the book before, it's a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start appreciating your body's remarkable design and understanding its intricate systems right away.
Duration - 10m.
Author - Capsule Audio.
Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E.
Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Capsule Audio
Digital Voice Chris E
Brairwood Publishing LLC
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Adventures in Human Being: A Doctor's Distracted Guide to the Body - Audiobook Summary Discover the extraordinary landscape that lies beneath your skin in this captivating exploration of the human body. Gavin Francis, an accomplished physician and surgeon, transforms anatomy from dry medical textbook material into a fascinating journey of discovery that connects our physical selves to art, literature, history, and the broader human experience. This is a capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons from Francis's grand tour through the human body—from cranium to heel—cutting out the fluff and saving you hours of reading time. Drawing on his diverse medical experience as a surgeon, emergency specialist, and family physician, Francis reveals the hidden pathways and secret workings of our bodies. Explore the ribbed surface of the brain, the intricate engineering of the foot, the mysterious pulse of life at your wrist, and the remarkable workings of the heart and womb. Each chapter unveils how our anatomy has been imagined, understood, and portrayed throughout history. More than just medical knowledge, this audiobook celebrates the human body in both sickness and health, blending personal case studies with historical narratives and cultural insights. Francis treats the body as uncharted territory waiting to be explored, revealing the complexity and beauty that exists within each of us. If you've read the book before, it's a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start appreciating your body's remarkable design and understanding its intricate systems right away. Duration - 10m. Author - Capsule Audio. Narrator - Digital Voice Chris E. Published Date - Friday, 24 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Chapter 1: Neurosurgery of the Soul
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 2: Seizures, Sanctity and Psychiatry
Duration:00:00:36
Chapter 3: Eye: A Renaissance of Vision
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 4: Face: Beautiful Palsy
Duration:00:00:34
Chapter 5: Inner Ear: Voodoo and Vertigo
Duration:00:00:37
Chapter 6: Lung: The Breath of Life
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 7: Heart: On Seagull Murmurs, Ebb and Flow
Duration:00:00:37
Chapter 8: Breast: Two Views on Healing
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 9: Shoulder: Arms and Armor
Duration:00:00:28
Chapter 10: Wrist and Hand: Punched, Cut and Crucified
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 11: Kidney: The Ultimate Gift
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 12: Liver: A Fairy-Tale Ending
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 13: Large Bowel and Rectum: A Magnificent Work of Art
Duration:00:00:33
Chapter 14: Genitalia: Of Making Babies
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 15: Womb: Threshold of Life and Death
Duration:00:00:28
Chapter 16: Afterbirth: Eat It, Burn It, Bury It Under a Tree
Duration:00:00:32
Chapter 17: Hip: Jacob and the Angel
Duration:00:00:31
Chapter 18: Feet and Toes: Footsteps in the Basement
Duration:00:00:36
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:18