Charles Darwin: His Life and Impact

by Ken Ham, Roger Sanders, Jason Lisle

What ideas influenced Charles Darwin? Did his daughter's death turn him from Christianity? Was Darwin a real scientist? What is the connection between Darwin and racism? These and other questions are answered in this Pocket Guide to Charles Darwin. Looking at the course of his life, Darwin was influenced by many people and has had an extensive influence on society. This book will give you the answers to questions about Darwin's life and his tragic legacy, and show you why you can't just add evolution to the Bible.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2009

About the author

Dr. Ken Ham is the president of Answers in Genesis USA and is a well-known speaker and author on the subject of Young-Earth Creationism. He received a bachelor degree in applied science (emphasis on environmental biology) from the Queensland Institute of Technology, and a Diploma of Education from the University of Queensland. He has also received two honorary doctorates: a Doctor of Divinity from Temple Baptist College, and a Doctor of Literature from Baptist Liberty University.

He was a director of Creation Science Foundation (CSF) in Australia, an organization which he jointly founded with John Mackay. In 1987 he moved to the United States, still maintaining his links with CSF.

From 1987 to 1993, Ham worked for the Institute for Creation Research, and in 1994 set up what in 1995 became Answers in Genesis (AiG), a creation ministry dedicated to "upholding the authority of the Bible from the very first verse."

In 2008 Ham was described by well known atheist and evolutionary biologist PZ Myers as a "Wackaloon" for carrying out a prayer session with members of the Pentagon. Ham responded regarding the validity of that prayer breakfastand that PZ Myers and other critics were intolerant of his position.

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its short and not too technical although I still not sure how to define natural selection and evolution!!
I didn't realise how little of his theory was his own and how much 'borrowed' from others.
As a believer it convinced me but not sure how a non-believer would react.

[Rachel Grepke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and a basic understanding of Darwin and his ideals.

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well researched information.

[Sori · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a nice and short book that exposes the major fallacies of Darwin's theory in plain language. This, of course, means that it is not that deep, but it is however a good start, and the authors' claims have firm pillars.

This is without any doubt a necessary book for schoolers that age between 12-17. The illogical and superficial (and yet accepted as true) claims of their teachers can only do them harm, and this little book is a right remedy against ignorance and gullibility.