Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith

Name: Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith
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Rating: 4.3 (147 reviews)
Author: Deborah Heiligman

by Deborah Heiligman

Biography Memoir

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You're interested in how personal relationships shaped major scientific breakthroughs, not just the breakthroughs themselves.
You want to understand Darwin as a human being wrestling with doubt and faith, not as a distant historical figure.
You appreciate biographies that explore the tension between science and religion without taking sides.

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You're looking for a straightforward science textbook explanation of evolution.
You want a biography focused purely on Darwin's scientific work and discoveries.
You prefer narratives that keep personal life separate from intellectual achievement.

About this book

Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species in 1859, presenting his theory of evolution. Nearly 150 years later, evolution remains a source of tension between scientific and religious communities, with annual challenges to teaching the theory in schools. This same debate existed within Darwin himself and significantly influenced his marriage. His wife, Emma, held strong religious beliefs that shaped his thinking as he developed his evolutionary theory. Deborah Heiligman's biography examines Darwin as a person, exploring how his personal life and work influenced each other. The book combines history, science, and religion for young readers. Charles and Emma was a 2009 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.

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