The Energy of Life: The Science of What Makes Our Minds and Bodies Work

by Guy C. Brown

Explains how energy moves through the human body, its relationship to other cells, and the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise.

Genres: Science

267 pages, Hardcover

First published March 31, 1900

Reviews

[Othman · Rating 4 out of 5]

very interesting read

[Peter Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting review of energy from a mainly scientific point of view, but with historical perspectives, philosophy and practical tips too. Even mini-bios of the main 'energy' scientists.

I learnt a lot, but rather heavy going.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brown makes science come alive, literally. This is a great owner's manual. The writing is superb -- the first chapter is some of the best science writing I've read.

[Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

A layman's book on how the body converts the food you eat into the energy needed to live, following this process all the way down to how the mitochondria functions as the cell's powerplant.