Jonathan Prince Books

Dr. Sharon Moalem presents a revolutionary perspective on health and illness, urging readers to rethink their understanding of the human body and its interconnectedness with all living organisms. By challenging established beliefs, the book explores the complex relationships we share with plants, animals, insects, and bacteria, promoting a holistic view of health that emphasizes our dependence on the broader ecosystem.

Sharon Moalem proposes that common diseases came into existence for very good reasons - for example, how diabetes may be a by-product of a mechanism that helped humans survive the Ice Age, and why Asians can't drink as much alcohol as Europeans. She also looks at how the modern world influences disease.