Mukherjee's willingness to lay bare his family's history, despite the potential for judgment and prejudice from others, struck a poignant chord with this one. This vulnerability, evident throughout the book, is emotionally vivid and offers valuable insights into our collective feelings of hope and trepidation regarding the future of ourselves and our offspring. Despite my initial reluctance toward history, this book managed to captivate me with its honest storytelling about both the magnificence and the imperfections of our genes. 'The Gene: An Intimate History' is a must-read for DP biology students. – Karinina Putri