The God Delusion Review "You needn't buy the total Dawkins package to glory in his having the guts to lay out the evils religions can do." ---Kirkus Starred Review 				    	 					 About the Author Richard Dawkins is one of the most influential scientists of our time. The New York Times Book Review has hailed him as a writer who "'understands the issues so clearly that he forces his reader to understand them too."Richard Dawkins is one of the most influential scientists of our time. The New York Times Book Review has hailed him as a writer who "understands the issues so clearly that he forces his reader to understand them too."Lalla Ward is an English actress, author, and illustrator, who is best known for playing the part of Romana in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.