Science and Inquiry discussion

Please post a comment below to nominate a book for the group to read for August 2015. Please use the "add book/author" link just above the comment box to insert a link to the Goodreads book page for the book, so other members can more easily assess it.

You may nominate a book which has been suggested previously and did not win.

Please do not nominate a book which is unlikely to be available to all members, such as one which was just published within the last three months or which is only available for Kindle in the U.S.

Nominations will close on June 22 or when we have about 10 good nominations, whichever occurs first.

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers

I recently joined so I'm not sure if this book has won before (of course the odds are that it hasn't). This has been one of my favorite books, one that we all need to read especially with the way our lifestyle is now days (stressful).

I'll nominate Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. Gawande tackles medicine at the end of life, something which is completely screwed up in this country, IMO. We're going to die. Many times modern medicine hastens the process &/or makes it far more horrific than it should be for no other reason than we don't know enough to ask the proper questions. He covers the history of nursing homes & the alternatives. He also discusses his father's death from cancer which was a real eye-opener to me.

I gave the book 5 stars & would love to re-read it with the group & discuss it. I'm sure the crowd here would have a lot to add.

Jim wrote: "I'll nominate Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. Gawande tackles medicine at the end of life, something which is completely screwed u..."

I'm interested in reading this book as well. I saw the author speak about it on BookTv. It sounded like a book everyone could find value in reading and reflecting on for the future benefit of themselves and their loved ones.

Absolutely, Eileen. The top part of my review contains no spoilers, but a bit more info, if anyone is interested.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

I nominated The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution.

Evolution is fascinating and learning about our past ancestors would be interesting.

I have just read this book and it was amazing! The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus Both terrifying and intriguing

I'll nominate our #2 book from last month:

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

I've been wanting to read Horseshoe Crabs and Velvet Worms: The Story of the Animals and Plants That Time Has Left Behind for a while.

Nice variety of nominations. :)

Courtney wrote: "I nominated The Ancestor's Tale: A Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Evolution.

Evolution is fascinating and learning about our past ancestors would be interesting."

Great choice! I second that. This is one of the best 2 books I have ever read in my entire LIFE. If I had read it as a young person, I would have majored in biology. Just a rich, rich book.

Wow --- Nancy that is a great recommendation!

thanks Kathy but it was Courtney's idea. I already read it but it was so exciting I would read it again. Sapiens is on my to read list...it sounds like a good one. Especially after having read Jared Diamond's The Third Chimpanzee and Ian Tattersall's On Becoming Human. Fascinating topic.

So much to read and study!

Nominations have been closed. Since there weren't very many suggestions, I've also included a couple books that were strong also-rans in earlier polls. Please vote for your preference at the following poll:

https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/1...