Read The Jesuit & the Skull by Amir D. Aczel and learn more about evolution and a courageous scientist who was also a Jesuit priest. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, 1881-1955, defended both the science of evolution and his strong faith throughout his life. A paleontologist, he worked to resolve the ancient conflict between science and religion. His church objected to his public talks and writings on evolution in France, so he was sent to China. There he joined the scientific community that found Peking Man. 
The author explains clearly and well, how our knowledge of evolution came about, gathering information from many scientific disciplines. He also makes the work personal by telling us about its impact on the discoverers. For example, Charles Darwin withheld his discoveries for some years, knowing what damage could be done to himself and his loved ones.
After the conclusion of the biography, there is a chapter "What really happened to Peking Man?" discussing the latest activities in pursuit of the bones which have been missing since World War II.
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