The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNAThe Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA by James D. Watson

A definitive account of one of the great discoveries of the last century,straight from the horse’s mouth .The book does well to portray scientists as humans , susceptible to personal jealousies and biases. Watson takes no prisoners in describing the other players in this drama. His description of Rosalind Franklin is sure to raise eye-brows from familiar quarters. Riveting till the very end , the book reads like a crime thriller.

P.S: For best effect , read the book in one go.

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