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–The Desert Bibliophile “There are constant gems of information that
are either fascinating all on their own or feel highly applicable to dayto-day
life.― –Sara Ames-Foley  “Itâ€s a quick read that I was
able to step away from feeling quite a bit smarter than when I
started.― –Paulâ€s Picks  “Iâ€ve been thinking of this book
often since finishing it, and I think Iâ€ll be returning to it often as
well, because there are so many times that the topics it covers arise
— whether in the news, conversation, other reading — everywhere,
really.― –Whatâ€s Nonfiction?“In equal parts approachable and mindblowing.
Sullivan gives us a whistle-stop tour of the myriad factors
that make you who you are―—David Eagleman, host of PBSâ€s The Brain
with David Eagleman  “From microbes that make you intoxicated to the
genetic demons hiding within your DNA, Pleased to Meet Me is a whirlwind
journey through human biology. Deftly weaving cutting-edge science with
popular culture, this accessible book will leave you wanting more.―
—Sharon Moalem, PhD, author of Survival of the Sickest  “A rare
treat: A book thatâ€s fun to read from cover to cover, while leaving
you wiser and better-informed about who you really are.― —Adam Alter,
New York Times bestselling author of Drunk Tank Pink and Irresistible Â
“Bill Sullivan is a sympathetic guide who understands your dislike of
exercise and most things healthy. This wide-ranging tome puts a new
light on human pursuits, including eating, drinking, thinking, sex, free
will, even politics and religion, all presented with topical humor and
wit.― —Scott Anderson, co-author of The Psychobiotic Revolution Â
“Bill Sullivan artfully reports on how our genes interact with our
surroundings to shape our unique personalities and the people weâ€ve
become. A beautiful melding of science and the human experience.―
—Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, author of Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachelâ€s
Autism  “Pleased to Meet Me is as close to philosophy as science
books get. Infused with Sullivanâ€s witty voice, the book exposes us as
the biological machines we really are. Youâ€ll be quoting it to your
friends.― —Dr. Alanna Collen, author of 10% Human  “Pleased to
Meet Me makes you see the world in a new way. We like to think weâ€re
totally in control of how we think and act, but Sullivan makes a strong
case that our beloved ‘agency†is not what we think it is.―
—Matthew Simon, Wired science writer and author of Plight of the
Living Dead  'Filled with surprising facts, witty anecdotes, and
engaging explorations of the biological forces that make us wh