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Written in Bone
- Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind
- Narrated by: Professor Sue Black
- Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins
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Our bones are the silent witnesses to the lives we lead. Our stories are marbled into their marrow.
Drawing upon her years of research and a wealth of remarkable experience, the world-renowned forensic anthropologist Dame Sue Black takes us on a journey of revelation. From skull to feet, via the face, spine, chest, arms, hands, pelvis and legs, she shows that each part of us has a tale to tell. What we eat, where we go, everything we do leaves a trace, a message that waits patiently for months, years, sometimes centuries, until a forensic anthropologist is called upon to decipher it.
Some of this information is easily understood, some holds its secrets tight and needs scientific cajoling to be released. But by carefully piecing together the evidence, the facts of a life can be rebuilt. Limb by limb, case by case - some criminal, some historical, some unaccountably bizarre - Dame Sue Black reconstructs with intimate sensitivity and compassion the hidden stories in what we leave behind.
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- Brinjal
- 04-07-21
fascinating but not for the squeamish
Brilliantly constructed and told. Can't say it was an easy listen as the terrible inhumanity of some forms part of the story. It is truly fascinating and Sue Black comes over as a great storyteller and extraordinary scientist.
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- Marissa Pajot
- 24-02-21
Anthropology is cool
This book like Sue Black’s first is excellent. They are both informative, fascinating and entertaining. A must listen for anyone interested in learning about the human body.
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- D
- 21-08-22
Fantastic - didn't want it to end!
Loved this book and Sue's others. Very interesting and told in a way that makes a complicated subject easy to understand and engage with.
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- mrs d.
- 07-03-24
Favourite listen, to date
I enjoyed every single thing about this book - the subject matter, the structure of the book, the wonderful words and the way they were put together, that it was read by the author, and the author’s voice. A perfect listen for me 🤩
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- Mrs. Jane Hazelby
- 22-04-21
BRILLIANT
Loved her TV series and this book was even more interesting. It is unputdownable. Enthralling!
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- Laura from Edinburgh
- 24-07-21
Very interesting
I found this completely enthralling. Anyone with an interest in forensics, anthropology and crime scenes should read it
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- Emma
- 31-03-22
Gripping, fascinating and jaw dropping
This audiobook is as much scientifically and anatomically fascinating, as it is emotional and shocking. I did not want it to end! Thank you!!
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- Charley
- 26-07-22
A must read for anyone into forensic anthropology
I didn't expect to adore this book so much!
I am an archaeologist with a background in human osteology, and had hoped this would just be a good book for brushing up on my anatomy.
It was more than that- whilst it was very informative on the human body & function, the personal stories of the author gave me a huge insight into the life of a forensic anthropologist. It is very gripping, and I was disappointed when it ended, as it was just that good.
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- Sam Plastow
- 06-08-22
Excellent
Excellent book, couldn’t stop listening. Professor Black is an exceptional person and it is fascinating to get an insight into her life and work.
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- CLAIRE
- 25-06-22
Just brilliant..
Professor Sue Black is engaging, witty, compassionate and endearingly honest. It’s not all writers who can narrate their own work, but I could listen to Professor Black’s mellifluous voice all day, and together with such a fascinating insight into her scientific field, this is ‘must listen’ audio book!
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