Max Perutz
Und das Geheimnis des Lebens
Georgina Ferry Book order (chronological)
This author delves into the complexities of the human psyche and interpersonal relationships. Her writing is characterized by keen empathy and a profound understanding of human nature. Through compelling narratives, she explores themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in the modern world. Her work invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and the world around them.
Max Perutz and the Secret of Life
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This is the story of the father of molecular biology whose famous research team uncovered the structure of DNA. Georgina Ferry’s story brims with life, has the zest of an adventure novel and is full of fascinating characters.
The Common Thread
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
John Sulston was director of the Sanger Centre in Cambridge from 1993 to 2000. There he led the British arm of the international team selected to map the entire human DNA sequence, a feat that was pulled off in record time by an extraordinary collaboration of scientists. Despite innumerable setbacks and challenges from outside competitors, the ultimate success of the project can be attributed in large part to John Sulston's own determination, passion and scientific excellence.
A biography of the Nobel Prize-winning chemist and peace activist, this work paints a portrait of an accomplished woman who combined an ambitious career with family responsibilities, often at great cost.