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Peteloaf
Sep 14, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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One of the most interesting books I've ever read. If you're like me and have a lot of interest in the sciences but lack the motivation to truly tackle any one science, this is the book for you. Bryson does a great job of presenting some complicated subjects in a very readable and humorous way. The book also lives up to its title. Highly recommended. ...more
Ronald
Jan 30, 2008 rated it really liked it
this book starts out as great as ever a science book will start
somewhere in the second half of the book i fall asleep

magnificent beginning, perhaps too long
best regards, Ron
Amanda
Aug 03, 2007 marked it as to-read
Matt Arrowood
Jan 21, 2008 rated it it was ok
Danielle
Feb 04, 2008 rated it it was amazing
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Mar 03, 2009 rated it it was amazing
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Dec 09, 2010 rated it really liked it