As my first introduction into the memoir genre of literature, Naturalist was grand in its content, interesting, and thought provoking. The combination of anecdotes of early childhood and the complexity of bio-classification and biochemistry is an exhilarating workout of emotions and mind.
As much as the entirety of the book was enjoying, the most enthralling, by far, was the tales of adventure in the stages of his early childhood. I was able to relate to his journeys because I too explored the tidal regions of the Gulf coast in Perdido Bay. Any person in the world can think back to their childhood and empathize with the emotions of excitement of the unknown that Wilson had. This touched me on an emotional leve
Overall, it was refreshing to find such a unique book. It is doubtful there is such a book that exists that outlines the life of a Harvard educated, accredited biological revolutionary and the paths the took to achieve greatness. The memoirs of Edward O. Wilson are truly a classic work regardless of a literary and/or scientific scale. It is a great book for anyone who has ever been a curious kid or a passionate worker.
The lackluster part of the book had to be the section on ?The Molecular Wars?, although it was an important part of Wilson?s life, it?s just not interesting. The mood is broken and the content soon becomes repetitive. The complexity of the section was difficult to understand through the repetition leaving only a dull taste for the entire section.
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