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Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman is a biography that explores Charles Darwin's personal life, particularly his marriage to the devoutly religious Emma Wedgwood. The book delves into the couple's differing beliefs and how they navigated these differences with mutual respect and understanding, impacting both Darwin's scientific work and their family life. The book includes sensitive topics such as the deaths of several of their children.