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Twins: And What They Tell Us About Who We Are

by Lawrence Wright
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Twins: And What They Tell Us About Who We Are
Twins: And What They Tell Us About Who We Are

Identity, genetics, and the mystery of self

This is a fascinating pick if you love books that make you rethink what makes a person who they are. Through eerie, moving, and sometimes unsettling twin stories, it turns science into something deeply human and memorable. Readers who enjoy smart nonfiction often come away feeling both informed and quietly haunted by its questions about individuality.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Twins: And What They Tell Us About Who We Are

by Lawrence Wright
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ISBN: 9780471296447
Authors: Lawrence Wright
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Date of Publication: 1999-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, History, Science
Related Topics: World War II, Genetics, World History, Biology, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 241 readers)

Description

A thoughtful examination of what twins can reveal about human identity. Lawrence Wright shares remarkable stories of the similarities and differences among twins and shows how their unique experiences challenge our notions of individuality. The narrative includes historical contexts such as Mengele's experiments with twins at Auschwitz and is widely praised by major outlets; it was named a New York Times Notable Book for 1998 and was a finalist for the Rhone-Poulenc Science Prize. Informative, entertaining, and provocative, the book invites readers to rethink what it means to be an individual.
 

Identity, genetics, and the mystery of self

This is a fascinating pick if you love books that make you rethink what makes a person who they are. Through eerie, moving, and sometimes unsettling twin stories, it turns science into something deeply human and memorable. Readers who enjoy smart nonfiction often come away feeling both informed and quietly haunted by its questions about individuality.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.