The book "Life" explores three fundamental scientific concepts through distinct examples: the intricate relationships between living organisms, the dynamic interplay of evolution and environmental change, and the profound connection between life and the universe. First, it examines how parasites, like Toxoplasma gondii, can manipulate host behavior, challenging our notions of free will and highlighting the adaptive strategies of all life forms. Second, the text discusses how bird beaks illustrate evolution's complexities, showing how species adapt to specific conditions but also maintain "evolvability" through hybridization to thrive in changing environments. Finally, it addresses the "heat death theory" of the universe, arguing that gravity's "negative specific heat" prevents a uniform, lifeless state, instead fostering the non-equilibrium conditions necessary for the emergence and sustenance of life.