The Anatomist
by Bill Hayes
An enjoyable read, especially since it is closely linked to my career. Bill Hayes takes us through the lives of H.V.Carter (illustrator) and Henry Gray (author) of Gray's Anatomy, a revolutionary book in it's 39th edition (I checked and it's on our shelves in Reserve). While the Hayes takes us through his experience in researching the letters, papers, archives and historic landmarks, he also takes us on his journey through anatomy class. I admire Hayes' ability to keep up with the anatomy students. Hayes has the ability to draw the reader in and take them along for the ride.
This book wasn't as gruesome as Mary Roach's Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers. Or I'm getting used to this topic.
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