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Permalink Reply by Pansy on October 1, 2009 at 8:01pm

Isom, I bought the book last week but have been too busy to read very much of it. It's good to know you're enjoying it. At least I'll have something to look forward to!

Permalink Reply by Isom Crisp on October 1, 2009 at 9:24pm

I have actually only "read" 3 chapters but have listened to about half of the audiobook in my car the last few days. Its so cool to actually HEAR Dr. Dawkins in his own words. Can't wait to go to the book reading at USC on 10/13. To download the audiobook, download the program Utorrent, then start the download from the above link. One thing about the book that I really like is that although it is FILLED with technical information and experiments about evolution while using some unfamiliar Latin names for many of the animals mentioned, it never seems over-complicated nor "dumbed-down". Dr. Dawkins gives his readers intellectual credit enough to not have to define EVERY single scientific term, while at the same time making complicated subject matter concise and easy-to-follow. I wish this book could be distributed nationwide for free in the US, because many well-educated people here have been taught very little (if any) about evolution or natural selection in a proper learning environment.

Permalink Reply by Mike Hein on October 5, 2009 at 8:01am

I've read a couple chapters so far and am thoroughly enjoying it. isom, my wife and I are still planning to go to USC next week to see the man. We need to coordinate a bit, maybe grab a beer/coffee beforehand.

Permalink Reply by CreatureOfNight on October 9, 2009 at 6:10pm

I started listening to the audio book today going to and from work. I’m enjoying it so far.