First published 2021
Francis Darwin, son of the legendary naturalist Charles Darwin, struggles to reconcile his own identity with his father's towering reputation. As he delves into his family's past, Francis uncovers long-buried secrets that challenge everything he thought he knew. Navigating a web of personal and professional rivalries, he must confront the difficult truth about his father's private life and the price of public greatness. In this poignant memoir, Francis emerges from his father's shadow, finding the courage to forge his own path and make peace with his complex inheritance.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, finding-oneself
Period: 20th-century, 19th-century
528 pages · Paperback · Melville House