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I purchased this book because of Francis Collins’ name on the cover. His earlier work, The Language of God, was deeply impactful, and I hoped this book would continue that thoughtful dialogue between science and faith. Unfortunately, I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. I stopped at chapter 3 because the tone deeply unsettled me. Several comments—especially one on page 32—seemed to undermine Collins’ credibility as a scientist. One author even suggests Collins hadn’t studied biology since high school, which is inaccurate and misleading. Collins is a medical doctor, a geneticist, and former head of the Human Genome Project. His authority on matters like evolution is beyond question. More than just a factual issue, the tone throughout the book felt subtly self-promoting. It gave the impression that the co-author was using Collins’ name for credibility while trying to minimize his contributions. I was expecting a collaborative and humble exploration of faith and science—not a work that left me questioning the spirit in which it was written. This book may still offer insight for some readers, but it left me disappointed and uncomfortable. I hope future editions will correct the misleading statements and adopt a more respectful, unified tone.