Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science - Richard Dawkins (Book)

Title: Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science

Author: Richard Dawkins

Publisher: Bantam Press

Publication Date: September 10, 2015

This second volume of Richard Dawkins’ autobiography picks up where An Appetite for Wonder left off, chronicling his life from the publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976 to his 70th birthday. Structured thematically rather than chronologically, the book offers a series of anecdotes and reflections on his scientific work, public engagements, and personal experiences. Dawkins discusses his travels, lectures, and interactions with notable figures such as Charles Darwin, Carl Sagan, and David Attenborough. The title references a line from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life and the enduring pursuit of knowledge.