Life's Edge

This book is not just about life, but about discovery itself. It is about error and hubris, but also about wonder and the reach of science. And it is bookended with the ultimate question: How do we define the thing that defines us?Siddhartha Mukherjee, author of The Gene, New York Times

Profound, lyrical, and fascinating, Life’s Edge will give you a newfound appreciation for life itself. It is the work of a master science writer at the height of his skills – a welcome gift at a time when life seems more precious than ever.Ed Yong, author of I Contain Multitudes

A fascinating and well-written mapping of the edges of biology, which will have broad appeal to nonscientists.Library Journal (starred review)

Diligently tackles the true definition of life . . . Zimmer invites us to observe, ponder, and celebrate life's exquisite diversity, nuances, and ultimate unity.Booklist (starred review)