Summer Work

Summer 2025 -

READ the syllabus (left) to get a good idea of what the class is about!

 Choose ONE book from this list

1. Read and enjoy!

2. On the first day of school,  you will get an assignment regarding your book.  So take some notes as you go along!  You'll be writing a paper, and doing a bit of research.

• "When the Air Hits Your Brain" -Frank Vertosick Jr., M.D.  (many copies in CDH LMC.) The hands-down favorite of all students! Students say" it's awesome, because it's real stories!! Others thought it was funny, and not heavy! (15 copies in the LLC)

• "Surviving the Extremes" - Kenneth Kamler, M.D. (many copies in CDH LMC. ). Students say: it's a summary of stories - in lots of different places, and easy to pick up/put down.  (24 copies in the LLC)

•  "Phantoms in the Brain" - V.S. Ramachandran, M.D., Ph.D. (Where are my Psych majors!) (2 copies in the LLC)

• "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers" - Mary Roach (a few copies in CDH LMC) This is probably my favorite book, that I refer to many times!  It's absolutely fabulous!  (7 copies in the LLC)

• “Corpse: Nature, Forensics, and the Struggle to Pinpoint Time of Death” Jessica Snyder Sachs If you love any CSI or Forensic Files show - THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!!  (4 copies in the LLC)

• “A Molecule Away from Madness" Sara Mannning Peskin   I just finished this book, 💕 ! If you have ANY interest in genetics, diseases of brain or nervous system.. THIS is your book.  (10 copies in the LLC)

I absolutely LOVE teaching this class!  Get ready for an adventure! Buckle up! Enjoy the ride!