Paul Johnson is the author of many bestselling books, including Socrates: A Man for Our Times; Jesus: A Biography from a Believer ; and Churchill. He lives in London.
Praise for Darwin Riveting . . . The 'genius' of Paul Johnson's biography of Charles Darwin is manifestly, impressively apparent [in his discussion of] On the Origin of Species. --Wall Street Journal Excellent and courageous. --Michael Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace This little sketch reminds us why Darwin's theory of natural selection endures and continues to provoke controversy. --Publishers Weekly This is a first-rate biography, one that brings Darwin and his ideas into brilliant focus. --History Book Club Characteristically pithy and incisive, the ever-popular Johnson offers a Darwin who will be much in demand. --Booklist Praise for Darwin Riveting . . . The 'genius of Paul Johnson s biography of Charles Darwin is manifestly, impressively apparent [in his discussion of] On the Origin of Species. Wall Street Journal Excellent and courageous. Michael Flannery, author of Alfred Russel Wallace This little sketch reminds us why Darwin s theory of natural selection endures and continues to provoke controversy. Publishers Weekly This is a first-rate biography, one that brings Darwin and his ideas into brilliant focus. History Book Club Characteristically pithy and incisive, the ever-popular Johnson offers a Darwin who will be much in demand. Booklist