In case you didn't know, the human body plays host to roughly 40 trillion microbes, consisting of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea. Before you rush out for an industrial-size container of Purell, give Ed Yong's I Contain Multitudes a read. The cornucopia of microbes within us play vital roles within our bodies in ways we're just beginning to understand.
Check out some of the praise in the form of the three starred reviews below!
“An exceptionally informative, beautifully written book that will profoundly shift one’s sense of self to that of symbiotic multitudes.”—Kirkus
“Yong makes a superb case for his position by interviewing numerous scientists and presenting their fascinating work in an accessible and persuasive fashion.” —Publishers Weekly
“Bottom line: don’t hate or fear the microbial world within you. Appreciate its wonders. After all, they are more than half of you.” —Booklist
Head on over to EarlyWord.com to listen to Fresh Air host Terry Gross interview Ed about his book and the fascinating unseen world of the microbiome. Click here for the interview. I Contain Multitudes is on sale now, so visit HC.com to get your copy!