River out of Eden

A Darwinian View of Life

By: Richard Dawkins

Narrated by: Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward

How did the replication bomb we call "life" begin, and where in the world, or rather, in the universe, is it heading? Writing with characteristic wit and an ability to clarify complex phenomena (the New York Times described his style as "[T]he sort of science writing that makes the reader feel like a genius"), Richard Dawkins confronts this ancient mystery.

©1995 Richard Dawkins (P)2015 Orion Publishing Group

Informative and concise.

I really enjoyed this book. Dawkins always gets straight to the point. The narration could improve. He tends to be a bit monotone. But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I particularly love that Dawkins puts everything in terms pretty much anyone can understand without underplaying the significance of the science. I recommend this book to anyone, especially those that perhaps doubt either their faith in a deity or doubt the science presented.

Great book

I enjoyed it, and the part about the bee dance will forever be engraved in my memory. The nature is fascinating.

Into the weeds of evolution we go!

I enjoyed it…the authors own narration is excellent, and Dawkins shares the reading with whom I can only guess is his wife, and they both have mellifluous English accents.

Insightful. Great book and great audiobook!

Found out about the mitochondrial DNA and its possible origins. The river metaphor with different branches for species is an interesting way to look at life and Darwinism.

Growing with understanding up.

Excellent narration to both. Very well structured so the listener can comprehend. Easy to listen to, short, and reality checked.