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Absolutely outstanding., October 19, 2009

This is a must read for all dyed-in-the-wool Darwinians, of which I am one. After reading this book, I can honestly say that the dye is beginning to fade. Both Behe and I agree with "common descent," but both of us disagree that random mutation can explain all we see in evolution. My background is a biology/chemistry major with an advanced degree. My favorite author has always been Stephen Jay Gould, but Michael Behe raises some very thought-provoking questions.

Very enjoyable. A corncopia of references., September 20, 2009

This is THE book for readers. Alberto Manguel started reading at age four, and loves it. He reminisces about HIS history of reading, as well as the history of reading in general. Along the way, every famous and every obscure writer you can imagine is mentioned. It is so much fun to run across the name of an author or a book that one has read and enjoyed, knowing that others have had the same experience and reaction.

This is the kind of book you can really open anywhere and start reading. I have completed it once, and am re-reading it now. Upon re-reading, I think the highlight was to see Sylvia Plath's name in the book. Often forgotten in anthologies like this, she was… Read more

Another in the excellent Twayne's series, August 23, 2009

For anyone studying Daphne du Maurier, this is a must. All her major novels are reviewed in relation to what was happening in her personal life.