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Jaws
Book • 1974
Published in 1974, 'Jaws' tells the story of a great white shark that preys upon the fictional town of Amity, a small seaside resort on Long Island.
The novel follows the efforts of Police Chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and shark hunter Quint as they try to stop the shark.
The book explores themes of public safety versus economic survival, marital strife, and the primal fear of nature's brutality.
Despite mixed critical reviews, the novel was a huge commercial success and led to a iconic film adaptation by Steven Spielberg.
The novel follows the efforts of Police Chief Martin Brody, marine biologist Matt Hooper, and shark hunter Quint as they try to stop the shark.
The book explores themes of public safety versus economic survival, marital strife, and the primal fear of nature's brutality.
Despite mixed critical reviews, the novel was a huge commercial success and led to a iconic film adaptation by Steven Spielberg.
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Mentioned by Andrew Huberman , highlighting its authors and the benefits of nasal breathing for jaw structure and immune function.
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Mentioned by Tom Brook as the basis for the movie “Jaws”.
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Ben Greenfield when discussing mouth breathing and its negative effects on sleep apnea, digestion, etc.
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Mentioned by Richard Brody as the novel the movie 'Jaws' was based on and which became a bestseller ahead of the movie release.
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Referenced as part of the problem of people being terrified of sharks.
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Mentioned by Martha Barnett as the opening line of the novel that Tim Lancelot remembered from his childhood.
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