A wonderfully wry, erudite and altogether charming investigation into the most rarely discussed of bodily functions- defecation.
Midas Dekkers is a bestselling Dutch writer and biologist. His books include Physical Exercise, The Way of All Flesh, Dearest Pet and The Larva.
Nancy Forest-Flier is a Dutch-to-English translator. She was educated in the USA and now lives in the Netherlands.
‘[A] remarkable foray into every aspect of diet, digestion and
defecation…This is a fascinating, milestone work that should run
out of bookshops like shit off a hot shovel.’
*GPSpeak*
‘It is such a wondrous thing when a scientist can explain facts in
a humorous, straightforward and thrilling fashion.’
*Toowoomba Chronicle*
‘A masterful writing style that is not only unique in biology but
without equal in the whole of Dutch literature. The Story of
Shit shows Dekkers once again to be in possession of a golden
pen.’
*New Scientist*
‘For those who aren’t aware: we are not our brain, we are our gut.
There is always that unmistakable Midas touch: his brilliant, sharp
style makes it hard to suppress a laugh or a smile.’
*Medisch Contact*
‘Dekkers doesn’t hold back in his brimming history…You learn a
lot…So, do I recommend a book that tells how the CIA tried using
transmitters disguised as tiger turds to eavesdrop on the Viet
Cong? Oh…faeces, yes.’
*New Zealand Listener*
‘A funny but earnest investigation—part social history, biology
lesson and cultural study—that takes Chaucerian delight in the
subject.’
*Sydney Morning Herald*
‘The Story of Shit is entertaining, amusing, educational and
revealing…Sitting on the toilet will never be the same’
*ArtsHub*
‘A fascinating, very funny look at something common to us all.’
*Daily Telegraph*
‘[An] utterly unique, bizarre and interesting take on this
universal-yet-taboo topic…Dekkers is an enthusiastic proponent of
crap.’
*AU Review*
‘Intestinal fortitude required. Prudes beware.’
*North & South*
‘Packed with humour...The Story of Shit is an enjoyable romp
through culture, science, and history.’
*Australian Book Review*
‘Dekkers is a reservoir of knowledge (and shit). Fans of his
humorous, distinctly European and meandering style of prose will
enjoy The Story of Shit, which includes a collection of delightful
black-and-white illustrations.’
*Australian*
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