What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book is on what make us who we are (7)" mean?

The definition is "Book". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GENES (synonym="what make us who we are") + IS (synonym="IS") = GENESIS; definition: "Book" The answer is GENESIS.

Book is on what make us who we are (7)

Guardian Cryptic #28958 | 27 Across | 2023-01-04 flower

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