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The Surprising History of How We Are Born
by Tina Cassidy
From evolution to the epidural and beyond, Tina Cassidy presents a lively, enlightening, and impeccably researched cultural history of how and why we are born the way we are.
"The book is well written and will be an important eye-opener to many." - PW.
"Fascinating, funny and occasionally shocking - should be at the top of every pregnant woman's reading list." - Kirkus.
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