The biography of Charles Darwin, author of The Origin of Species, reveals his personal life. Charles and Emma is a very well written, highly readable account of his relationship with his cousin and wife, Emma. Readers will be intrigued to find out that Charles could not spell, did not write well, and desperately required the help of his cousin and wife Emma. Emma deep religious beliefs were in direct conflict with the theory that Charles Darwin developed. As they take long walks in their home outside London at Down House, they discuss the highly controversial theory of evolution. Students interested in science and particularly in Darwin's life will thoroughly enjoy this very readable biography by author Deborah Heiligman.
