BRIEF CANDLE IN THE DARK MY LIFE IN SCIENCE – RICHARD DAWKINS

In *An Appetite for Wonder*, Richard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life, from early childhood in Africa to the publication of *The Selfish Gene* in 1976, when he shot to fame as one of the most exciting new scientists of his generation. In *Brief Candle in the Dark* he continues his autobiography, following the threads that have run through the second half of his life so far and homing in on the key individuals, institutions, and ideas that inspired and motivated him.

He paints a vivid picture, coloured with wit, anecdote, and digression, of the twenty‑five postgraduate years he spent teaching at Oxford. He pays affectionate tribute to past colleagues and students, recalling the idiosyncrasies of an establishment steeped in ancient tradition and arcane ritual while also recording his respect for the profound commitment to learning and discovery that lies at its core.

He invites us to share the life of a travelling scientist, from fieldwork on the Panama Canal to conferences of stratospheric eminence in exotic locations, in the company of some of the world’s most prominent scientific luminaries. He also describes his experiences with publishers, television producers, interviewers, and partners in debate, not least in the heady period after the publication of *The God Delusion* in 2006, when he was dubbed the world’s most outspoken and controversial atheist.

Most importantly, for the first time he reviews, with fresh and stimulating insights, the evolving narrative of his ideas about science over the course of his highly distinguished career as thinker, teacher, and writer. *Brief Candle in the Dark* invites us to enter a constantly stimulating world of discovery and to meet a fascinating cast of exceptional characters, described by the talented pen of one of the most exceptional of all.

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