‘A publishing sensation that … sets out to free toilet talk from its taboo’
The Times
‘Enders’ gut manifesto calls on its readers to celebrate their lower bodies’ achievements, rather than apologise for them’
Philip Oltermann, The Guardian
‘Giulia Enders has a warm and simple prose style and her sister's illustrations are delightful.’
William Cook, The Spectator
‘Giulia Enders takes a no-nonsense approach to bodily functions … [Gut] reads like a breeze … you can totally see why it's been massive.’
Grazia
‘[Enders is] a publishing sensation … There is something compelling and refreshing about her curiosity and popular approach.’
Simon Usbourne, Independent
‘A primer on poo … Enders offers nuggets of wisdom on everything from the ideal position in which to evacuate your bowels to the science of fæces identification … There are some fascinating insights here … Food for thought.’
Independent on Sunday
‘The revelation that each of us depends on our individual living world, with far more inhabitants than there are people on earth, is surely sensational.’
Clive Cookson, Financial Times
‘Enders, a German research microbiologist, obviously adores her subject matter … [her] project is to show how those essential functions of the human body that some people may consider unseemly or unspeakable are in fact wondrous and worthy of exultation.’
Karen Hitchcock, Weekend Australian
‘The world’s most surprising page-turner.’
Anna Murphy, The Times
‘Like farmers, we can foster the right microbial balance by introducing better breeds into the resident stock in our gut world; we can even, it seems, manage our moods and mend our minds … Each note reinforces her message that feeling miserable can be just as much about how the gut is performing as the state of our neurotransmitters … Enders is particularly good at explaining why the gut is the body’s largest sensory organ and how it works co-operatively with the brain to stabilise our emotional lives.’
Gail Bell, Sydney Morning Herald
‘A hugely informative and also entertaining look at a part of the body that we should stop ignoring.’
Country Living
‘If you only buy one health book this year make it this one. It’s educational, funny and a breeze to read. Get to grips with your gut!’
Signes Johansen, author of Secrets of Scandinavian Cooking: Scandilicious
‘Gut has more to offer than potty-language and a sense of humor … It’s hard not to be awed by Enders’ vast knowledge of anatomy and microbiology and share her fascination with the 100 trillion tiny creatures in our tummies.’
Beauty and Wellbeing
‘[A]n amazing romp down our alimentary canal.’
New Scientist
‘A quirky tour of the gastro-intestinal tract.’
Sunday Herald
‘Both funny and informative, a brilliant examination of one of our most complex — and underappreciated — organs.’
The Observer
‘Gut caused a floodlight to turn on my head … From this realisation, I developed my interest in fermented foods and drinks.’
Jo Webster, Wondergut
‘The best book I’ve read in the past year is Gut by Giulia Enders. It explains all one needs to know about the digestive cycle in order to lead a healthier and happier life.’
Interview with Claud Cecil Gurney, Financial Times
‘This book is brilliant: it’s so interesting about this massive, underrated organ we have. But it also asks fantastic questions about how the gut is linked to all sorts of things – not just allergies and sensitivities, but possible mental health. The thought that what we eat might affect our brains feels so astoundingly simple. And it’s a really fun read too.’
Emma Rice, The Observer
