Should you read this book?

If you enjoy extreme sports or are interested in physiology, you should read this book. There are mentions of these extreme sports, how your body is able to perform them, and the types of effects this has on your body. This book can serve as a warning for those who are on the fence for certain experiences, such as space exploration or climbing Mount Everest, and can serve as a guideline of what to do and what to expect when undertaking these experiences. For those curious about acclimatization and adaptation,  this is the book for you.

The book is particularly engaging because of the relevance of a lot of the material within it. It is easy to relate to and keeps the reader on their toes by exploring different situations, species, and time periods. There are many real world applications for this book, such as the cryopreservation of egg and sperm, that can satisfy your curiosity.

Regardless of your background in the topic, the book is written for anyone to understand. This book is both intriguing and enlightening. There are explanations for common experiences, such as ears popping on an airplane or feeling the urgent need to pee when going into the pool. This common experiences are then connected to more extreme experiences to bring the book full circle.