Cover of The Tall Book: A Celebration of Life from on High

The Tall Book: A Celebration of Life from on High

The Tall Book is a celebration of the tall-advantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living large—from the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The Tall Book also offers well-researched explanations into the great unanswered questions of tallness, including: Why are people tall to begin with? How have tall people figured throughout history? Why are CEOs so tall? And how does tallness affect the dating game? Filled with illustrative graphics, charts, and piles of tall miscellanea and factoids, The Tall Book is a wonderful and much-needed exploration of life from on high.

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