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angus_mckeogh's review against another edition
3.0
Ruminations about the afterlife, the existence of god, the meaning of life, the fate of our species, and a plethora of theories, writings, and opinions about all of the aforementioned. I find Lightman exceptionally brilliant and I’m actually a big fan of his fiction. And while this topic was really interesting and his writing was sound and at times beautiful, the books content didn’t really blow me out of the water. It won’t be coming back to mind years down the road. So better than just average, but not among my favorite books of all time.
annabelle27's review against another edition
4.0
Lightman offers an enlightening and objective perspective on topics bridging science and spirituality. I loved his wonderings placed against the backdrop of his home in Maine.
siaeme12's review against another edition
4.0
Surprisingly engaging, and a perfect read during my summer on an island in Maine
emrendon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
richardwells's review against another edition
4.0
This book forms the basis for the new PBS series, Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in an Age of Science. I read it after I watched the series, and it led me to Probable Impossibilities: Musings on Beginnings and Endings.
Both are easy reads that have opened new worlds for me to wonder about, and wander about in.
If you're interested in why there is something rather than nothing, how we got here, and where we might be going, I suggest starting with these as easy introductions to cosmology, and the quantum universe.
Both are easy reads that have opened new worlds for me to wonder about, and wander about in.
If you're interested in why there is something rather than nothing, how we got here, and where we might be going, I suggest starting with these as easy introductions to cosmology, and the quantum universe.
jbarr5's review against another edition
4.0
Searching for stars on an island in Maine byLightman_ Alan P
Enjoyed listening to this book because of the area and also other certain chapters of things we treasure in our lives.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Enjoyed listening to this book because of the area and also other certain chapters of things we treasure in our lives.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).