Eve

This non fiction book kept me enthralled and wanting to keep reading. It requires concentration but is well worth it. The author has done extensive research thus providing the reader with new information about the evolution of the human race, specifically centered on women.

Cat Bohannon's writing style is clear and powerful and very readable. I am typically not a nonfiction reader but since having written my book, I have been seeking historical books. I consider Eve to be a "must read" for anyone interested in learning more about anthropology, evolution, and evolutionary biology.

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I was able to understand evolution in a whole new way from a mother-centered perspective. The author is funny and can explain complex concepts well. It gave me a new perspective about society and made me rethink some things as a teacher. For instance, reading is counterintuitive to primal survival. We hyper-focus on little squiggles and shut the world around us, perfect time for a predator to get us.