Written by a biology professor who formerly taught evolution, Creation: The Facts of Life defends creationism by pointing out the holes in evolutionary theory and in the supposed proofs frequently referenced. First published in 1980, the book was most recently updated in 2006 to refer to more current material and to include a topical index.

The author is a lecturer for Answers in Genesis. In the book, he urges readers to depend on “what we do know and can explain” rather than suppositions without solid evidence. Renaming evolution as “Time, Chance, Struggle and Death” clashes with the popular belief that evolution has elevated the human existence, and makes it unlikely that a Creator God would use such as wasteful and inefficient process in creating life. The author also states that the original earth has been corrupted, which is reflected in the fossil record of extinctions and in the general decline of the human society.

He answers questions about the true identity of Lucy, what was really happening with dark and light moths, and if Archaeopteryx were truly half-bird and half-reptile, as well as many other examples. Timely quotes from evolutionists and well known books give readers insight into the conflicts even professing evolutionists confront.

Parker does make some speculations, some of which he labels as conjecture and other conclusions that may seem too simplistic. He encourages readers to think for themselves whether the ideas presented are valid, and I would suggest no less. Because earth history is a topic with many unknowns, considering differing research is necessary until the truth is finally known. It does not detract from the overall value of the book.

This is a slender book in a conversational style that reminds me of sitting through a professor’s lecture. Since this book is a survey rather than exhaustive study, it is a good introduction for those who haven’t read many books denouncing evolution.

While complicated biological concepts are presented, repetition and organization make the content easier to comprehend. Diagrams and examples explain symbiotic relationships, DNA, irreducible complexity, harmful mutations and vestigial structures as well as many other topics.

I feel prepared to discuss various problems of evolution more knowledgeably after reading this book. Appealing to logic as well as biological evidence, Parker presents a convincing case to reconsider long-held evolutionary truth.