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(More customer reviews)This is a fascinating book on many levels. It is somewhat unfamiliar to learn of important events through the personal letters of a participant. Max Perutz writes of pre-war Europe, his experiences during the war and his life after it, all interesting. The book is not a history of molecular biology, but many of the letters touch on this and some excellent background is given. Not only was he a great scientist, but his contribution in causing the MRC laboratory of molecular biology to be built in Cambridge and then in directing it was immense; some of this is apparent in his letters. Above all one gets the impression of an unusually rounded, humane and generous man. The editing and selection of the letters are excellent, so it never becomes dull. A thoroughly good read.
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