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Passions and Tempers

by Noga Arikha

Traces the 2,500-year evolution of humour-based science, explaining the scientific bases of humour medical practices while discussing how beliefs in the relationship between health and humour balances survived throughout extended periods.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?