I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life

The New York Times Bestseller

From Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong, a groundbreaking, wondrously informative, and vastly entertaining examination of the most significant revolution in biology since Darwin--a "microbe's-eye view" of the world that reveals a marvelous, radically reconceived picture of life on earth.

Every animal, whether human, squid, o...show more

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368 pages

Average rating: 6.9

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Steve Crandall
Nov 06, 2023
9/10 stars
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there. This one is on the microbes within us.
BBP
Aug 02, 2023
7/10 stars
I learned a lot and resonated with how concepts were presented. Like staring at the stars and contemplating our significance in the schemo of things but through the other end of the telescope.
E Clou
May 10, 2023
6/10 stars
This book is about all the fascinating things bacteria do and are responsible for. It's very well-researched. I wanted to give it more stars but I didn't find it enjoyable to read despite already being very interested in the topic.

Part of the reason I didn't enjoy it was its organization. Another part of why I didn't like reading it was its focus on animals and insects. I know animal and insect research is necessary to lay the groundwork for hum...read more

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