Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science
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In “An Appetite for Wonder,” Richard Dawkins shares the engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life, from early childhood in Africa to the publication of “The Selfish Gene” in 1976, marking his rise to fame as one of the most exciting new scientists of his generation. Continuing his autobiography in “Brief Candle in the Dark,” Dawkins explores the threads that have shaped the second half of his life, focusing on key individuals, institutions, and ideas that have inspired and motivated him.
He vividly portrays his twenty-five postgraduate years teaching at Oxford, with anecdotes and wit, affectionately recalling past colleagues and students within an establishment steeped in tradition. Dawkins shares experiences as a traveling scientist, from fieldwork on the Panama Canal to conferences with world-renowned scientists in exotic locations. He also delves into his interactions with publishers, television producers, interviewers, and debate partners, particularly during the period following the publication of “The God Delusion” in 2006, when he gained recognition as the world’s most outspoken atheist.
Most importantly, Dawkins provides fresh insights into the evolving narrative of his ideas about science throughout his distinguished career as a thinker, teacher, and writer. “Brief Candle in the Dark” offers readers a stimulating journey into a world of discovery, introducing a fascinating cast of characters through Dawkins’ exceptional storytelling.