The Ancestor's Tale
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The Ancestor's Tale
Richard Dawkins
6 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2008–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
helps me understand where I come from and where I fit in the Biosphere
It's easily not only the better work but Dawkin's best and one of the best books I've personally read.
I found it well worth the read. I'd recommend it before The Selfish Gene just because, despite the size, to me the progression from chapter to chapter really kept my attention.
Even if you have no interest in biology that book is still worth a read.
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