Adam's Navel by Michael Sims

"...since man took his first step, no one has asked himself why he walks, how he walks, if he has ever walked, if he could walk better, what he achieves in walking..." - Chapter 12: Our Steed the Leg



The various body parts are examined and explored from the angle of science, culture and the arts, giving the full spectrum of meaning that each body part encompasses. I'm intrigued by the various symbols that accompanied each body part. I have received multiple fillips on my forehead, making me more aware and appreciative of my body.