"What is Life" by Paul Nurse (Happy Readers Book Club)

In September's meeting of the Happy Readers Book Club, we'll be discussing "What is Life: Five Great Ideas in Biology" by Paul Nurse. If you're a bit busy and are hoping for a shorter read than usual, this is the month for you. This Nobel Prize winner's book is only 110 pages, but judging by the reviews there is no compromise on insight or quality. Brian Cox describes "What is Life" as "A nearly perfect guide to the wonder and complexity of existence". Phillip Pullman says the book "Provides the sort of clarity and understanding that could save thousands of lives". Humanist UK's own Alice Roberts calls Paul Nurse "A rare life form - a Nobel-winning scientist and a brilliant communicator". Here is the publisher's summary: "Life is all around us, abundant and diverse, it is extraordinary. But what does it actually mean to be alive? Nobel prize-winner Paul Nurse has spent his career revealing how living…