This is the title of Richard Dawkins’ latest book. It is written for younger readers and it seems he had made an effort to avoid any scientific terms or equations or explanations which would only be understood by experts. Considering its simplicity in language and explanation of phenomena, this book makes a good read for a lay person who enjoys learning facts of life from a scientific point of view and without any Hocus Pokus! The book begins with a definition of, and a comparison between, reality and magic. As one enjoys myths, its power is explained and advised at the same time not to confuse myths with scientific facts. Different ways to distinguish the difference between myths and realities are clarified next. Each chapter discusses a set of scientific findings about certain subject. Most chapters start with some mythological stories related to the subject. What Dawkins is trying to do in this book is to put realities and myths side by side and let the reader decide which one is more enchanting, with the obvious conclusion made at the end of the chapter in support of the former.
