First published 2002
Atop a towering mountain, life's astonishing journey unfolds. From the first replicating molecules to the marvels of the natural world, Dawkins reveals how evolution's "improbable" ascent defies simplistic notions of design. Climb alongside him as he dismantles creationist myths, uncovering the staggering, incremental steps that led to humanity's rise. This is not a tale of directionless chance, but an epic saga of life's unrelenting drive towards complexity - and its power to shape a universe.
Genres: science, popular-science, evolution, non-fiction, biology, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: dismantling-myths, epic-saga
320 pages · Paperback · Penguin