Eve

Eve by Cat Bohannon is a groundbreaking exploration into the science of the female body, providing an extensive and compelling look at the evolutionary history of women. This definitive guide delves into questions that have puzzled scientists and everyday readers alike, offering insights that are as fascinating as they are enlightening.

Eve examines how wet nurses were pivotal in driving civilisation forward, whether women are truly the weaker sex in evolutionary terms, and how sexism might have played a role in our development. It also investigates other provocative queries such as whether the female body is battling with its unborn children. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Bohannon challenges long-held assumptions and brings to light the unique aspects of female biology that have been overlooked for far too long.

A universal experience for women everywhere, this book has achieved accolades and recognition for its significance. It is a New York Times Bestseller, was named Foyle’s Non-Fiction Book of the Year in 2023, and longlisted for Blackwell’s Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2023. Additionally, it has been featured in The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Prospect as one of the Best Books of 2023.

With boundless curiosity and sharp wit, Bohannon traverses 200 million years of history to explain the biological development of the female sex. Eve is more than a revisionist take on human history; it is an urgent, necessary corrective for a world predominantly focused on the male body. Highlights of her research include the profound implications of the rising C-section rate on women’s pelvic shapes in the industrialised world and the surprising parallels between pus and breast milk. These findings will revolutionise your understanding of evolution and illuminate why Homo sapiens have become such a dominant species, from tool use and city-building to language development.

For anyone intrigued by the intricacies of human development and eager to understand the uniquely vital role of women in our evolutionary journey, Eve is an unmissable read.