The Book of the Heart

With four-colour illustrations

Marianne Koch takes the reader on a voyage of discovery into the very epicentre of our bodies, the human heart. On this journey, we find out how the heart's energy and its ability to work efficiently are crucial to the well-being and survival of all our other organs. Using everyday language and an engaging style, Koch presents a thorough insight into the workings of the heart and the risks and diseases threatening it. Analysing the latest procedures in cardiovascular technology and heart medication, she goes on to tell us how we can protect our heart and keep it healthy.

But Dr Koch also explores the cultural history and emotional impact of the heart, its spiritual connotations and the emotional connections between heart and soul. After all, the heart is not merely a physical organ. It has always had a near mythical significance - as the seat of the soul, the symbol of love, and the centre of our true selves.