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An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist

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Book Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author and renowned atheist and evolutionary biologist, Richard Dawkins delivers an intimate look into his own childhood and intellectual development, illuminating his path to becoming one of the foremost thinkers in modern science today “A memoir that is funny and modest, absorbing and playful. Dawkins has written a marvelous love letter to science . . . and for this, the book will touch scientists and science-loving persons . . . Enchanting.” —NPR Richard Dawkins’s first book, The Selfish Gene, was an immediate sensation and dramatically shifted the study of biology by offering a gene-centered view of evolution. Published in 1976, the book transformed the way we think about genes and evolution and has sold more than a million copies. In 2006, Dawkins transformed the world’s cultural and intellectual landscape again with The God Delusion, a scientific dismantling of religion. It was a New York Times bestseller and has sold more than two million copies worldwide. An Appetite for Wonder is Dawkins’s insightful memoir examining his own evolution as a man and as a thinker. From his beginnings in colonial Kenya to his intellectual awakening at Oxford, Dawkins shares his path to the creation of The Selfish Gene, and offers readers an in-depth look at the man and the mind that has changed the way we view science and evolution.

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Dive into the captivating world of scientific wonder with "An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist" by Richard Dawkins. As a New York Times bestselling author and an influential atheist and evolutionary biologist, Dawkins takes you on a remarkable journey through his own childhood and intellectual development. Discover the profound experiences that shaped him into one of the most renowned thinkers in modern science today.

With his signature wit and wisdom, Dawkins offers an intimate and engaging memoir that will leave you spellbound. This book is not just a memoir, it's a love letter to science itself. Immerse yourself in Dawkins' enchanting world and experience the joy of unraveling complex scientific concepts. No matter your background, this book will ignite your curiosity and inspire your own appetite for wonder.

Since the publication of his groundbreaking book, "The Selfish Gene" in 1976, Richard Dawkins has been revolutionizing biology and challenging conventional beliefs. Now, with "An Appetite for Wonder," he invites you to witness his evolution as a man and as a thinker. Follow his captivating journey from colonial Kenya to the intellectual awakening at Oxford that led him to create his iconic work, "The Selfish Gene." Gain an in-depth understanding of the mind that has forever changed the way we perceive science and evolution.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the extraordinary life and mind of Richard Dawkins. Join the millions of readers worldwide who have been captivated by his previous bestsellers, "The Selfish Gene" and "The God Delusion." Experience the joy of exploration and intellectual growth with "An Appetite for Wonder: The Making of a Scientist." Embrace the enchantment of science and order your copy today!
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