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Charles and Emma (Paperback)



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Charles Darwin`s agnosticism has been well-documented, but his wife (and cousin) Emma`s strong religious faith has long been overlooked by history. Deborah Heiligman uses firsthand documents from the couple, including letters, diaries, and memoirs, as primary sources to depict their conflicting beliefs about religion. Emma was a devout believer in God, and a profound influence on Charles, editing his writings and prodding him to account for the almighty in his works. Charles was so hesitant about openly opposing his wife`s faith that he withheld from publishing his great theory of natural selection for more than 20 years. Their powerful relationship illuminates the science vs. religion debate in a unique personal way. Selected by the New York Times Book Review as a Notable Children`s Book of 2009 and named a finalist for the 2009 National Book Award for young people`s literature.



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