A revolutionary chemist, Dr. Fritz Haber discovered too late that when his knowledge was put in the hands of the wrong people, millions would die; his efforts to serve humanity futile against political will, nationalism, and war. This updated edition of Vern Thiessen's Governor General's Literary Award-winning play about the collision of power and pride still resonates with verve and vigour. - 20111025

An updated edition of the compelling play that won the 2003 Governor General's Literary Award for Drama. Einstein's Gift follows the story of Nobel laureate Dr. Fritz Haber, a chemist who risked everything for a country that never accepted him, and discovered too late this his knowledge had fallen into the wrong hands.