2-4 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2010
Children's book author Sarah Albee will be visiting the library to discuss her latest and highly acclaimed book entitled, "Poop Happened: A History of the World from the Bottom Up." This hilarious and enlightening book is for kids ages 8 and up. An excerpt from the book's review from the School Library Journal: "This self-proclaimed "number one book on number two" takes readers inside the fascinating world of excrement, ranging across the historical spectrum from "Hellenic Hygiene" to "How Do Astronauts Use the Toilet in Space?" Albee's focus is not only on bodily functions, but also on the larger public-health challenges created by mass urbanization in the ancient and modern world as well as the ability of societies to deal with these problems, which provides readers with an excellent introduction to social history. With a focus on the Western world in general and England in particular, the author touches on an array of topics from diseases such as cholera and plague to the development of increased sanitation in large urban areas such as London. The exciting format is comprised of a two-color (pastel green and blue) layout with numerous illustrations and photos. Interesting sidebars describe occupations and "hygiene heroes" such as Edwin Chadwick and bathroom fashion. The fluid writing style that ensnares and holds readers' attention from beginning to end. By bringing history alive, this captivating work is without a doubt an essential purchase."
Where: Falmouth Memorial Library, Lunt Road Falmouth
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