I came at this book as a non-scientist (at least beyond A-level!) but someone with an interest in the significant societal shifts that genetic advances will bring about in UK society and societies around the world, and some training in Christian theological ethics. The book is written in an accessible and yet suitably demanding way by a respected professional in the field, who bridges both the scientific research and the world of regulation and international cooperation through his work at WHO. What is notable is that he brings some clear and nuanced Christian ethical thinking to the field, putting forward a relational framework within which to assess new developments. To non-scientists like myself, the analogy of DNA to computer code that can be read, copied, edited and saved was extremely helpful. The ethical assessments are helpfully organised into four chapters: relationship with self, with family, with society and with the world, respectively. There is a helpful set of endnotes with references to all the sources informing the science and ethical analysis. Could it be improved? It's hard to see how there could be a better book at this accessible level and indeed even established voices in the world of Christians in science endorse it for its originality, creativity, and insight. There could have been perhaps some further engagement with Christian ethicists writing about suffering and disability, such as Stanley Hauerwas and most recently Brian Brock and John Swinton. But this is perhaps a counsel of perfection, or more positively framed, an opportunity to anyone who would like to bring the wisdom of scientific understanding to the conversation in Christian pastoral and theological ethics.

Chris Wild's book fans into flame my praise of our Creator. In the words of Psalm 139: \[13\] For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. \[14\] I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. From a lifetime's work Chris unpacks some of the wonder of those works for us. We live in a a world where the moral compass is endlessly spinning and we can end up dizzy and confused. This book is an excellent anchor in the complex field of DNA. The writers own anchor is his own unwavering faith in the creator God forged over many decades. Often Christians feel ill-equipped to contribute to the debate surrounding anything to do with science and DNA, but this book definitely equips the person of faith to speak with as much, if not more confidence than everyone else on matters concerning DNA. Our DNA is a 'wonderful' thing that should be handled with 'fear' . \[in the sense of awe, honour and respect\] As a non-specialist myself, but someone with an interest in science, I have found the book easy to follow and enjoyable to read. Chris brings it alive with many anecdotes and insights from his years as a Christian vitally involved in science applied for the benefit of others. It is not a book of dry theory but rooted in all of our stories. It feeds my worship as I'm sure it will yours.