Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith

While the world knows Darwin for his influential and controversial scientific breakthroughs, this book looks at his life through the lens of his marriage and family. Emma Darwin was not only Charles's cousin, but extremely religious, as well. The fact that their marriage and love weathered their polarized ideological differences through faith, understanding, and mutual respect is an incredible example of love that gives depth and character to a man usually portrayed as stern and anti-Christian. The simply-told narrative and nuanced portrayal of the evolution/creationism debate makes this book accessible to readers from middle grade through high school.