"A work of exhilarating scope and relevance . . . Inflamed mixes medicine, argument, and metaphor into a post-pandemic poultice."—Naomi Klein, author of On FireBoldly original and deeply researched, Inflamed takes us on a medical tour through our digestive, endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, immune, and nervous systems. Unlike a traditional anatomy book, however, this groundbreaking work illuminates what ails us as a whole, mapping the hidden connections between our biological systems and the profound injustices of our political, economic, social, and ecological systems. Inflammation is connected to the ground beneath our feet, the food that we eat, the air that we breathe, and the diversity of microbes living inside us, which regulate everything from our brain development to our immune system. It’s connected to the number of traumatic events we experienced as children and to the trauma endured by our ancestors. It's connected not only to access to health care but to th
For fans of My Brother is a Superhero and The Demon Headmaster comes an outrageously funny story of brain control, friends, enemies and saving the world, even if you don't really want to.*From the award-winning writer of The Unbelievable Biscuit Factory*Leeza Sneezer is super-indecisive. She's worried about the futures - because which one will she choose? What will she be? What even is she now? Leeza lives in the market town of Owt. It's an ordinary town full of ordinary human beings: unpredictable, selfish, rude. Leeza likes it there. But one Monday Leeza's friends and family suddenly begin eating healthily, doing exercise, going to bed early. They also start work at FloomCorp. Everyone working for Floom is happy. They are the best versions of themselves they could possibly be. Who could complain about that? Leeza, that's who. She knows the importance of living your whole life, even the mad, bad or sad moments. And she's ready to save the world. If she absolutely has to.
