Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution

Cat Bohannon delivers an exhilarating re-examination of human evolution by placing the female body at its centre. With wit and scientific rigour, she challenges centuries of male-focused research and corrects widespread misconceptions about anatomy, reproduction, and biological development. Bohannon’s narrative is lively and packed with surprising revelations about traits and adaptations shaped by female physiology. She pushes readers to reconsider how evolutionary stories are told — and who gets included in them. The book is sprawling yet cohesive, balancing deep science with engaging storytelling. It’s an ambitious, spirited work that shifts the lens of biological history in necessary ways.