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The Secret of Life: Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick, and the Discovery of DNA’s Structure by Howard Markel
This audiobook—named one of the top ten audiobooks of 2021—takes you inside the race to uncover the double helix. Howard Markel, a leading historian of medicine and award-winning author of multiple bestsellers, reveals that the discovery of DNA’s structure in 1953 was not just the work of Watson and Crick. Five brilliant minds—James Watson, Francis Crick, Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins, and Linus Pauling—were both collaborators and rivals. Markel places Rosalind Franklin at the heart of the story, exploring themes of male chauvinism, antisemitism, and scientific injustice.
Perfect for biology enthusiasts, history of science readers, and aspiring researchers, this book reconstructs the tense pursuit of truth and the complex personal relationships behind one of the greatest scientific breakthroughs. It goes beyond biology to ask deeper questions about life itself.