This book is a fictional dramatization of a metaphysical and spiritual journey. It is an inquiry into The Question: Why is there something instead of nothing? The provocative, humorous, and inspirational story unifies philosophy, religion, and science in a manner that grips the reader from start to finish. By offering fresh and unusual patterns of thought, the author shows that religion and science do have a common meeting ground. An absolute must for anyone who turns to fiction for an answer to the riddle of life.
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A fascinating tour de force into first cause, accessible to most general readers. -- Professor Ramesh Rao, Dept. of Journalism, Truman State University
Although I resent some of Prabhu's remarks about Christianity, I find the purpose of his novel admirable. -- Professor Maria Dzielska, Author of Hypatia of Alexandria
I enjoyed the writing in your book. You have the gift for transmitting complexities clearly and that is rare. -- John Oakes, Publisher, Four Walls Eight Windows
I have read your book more than once and enjoyed it very much. Your power of expression is fantastic. -- Professor V. Krishnamurthy, Author of Science and Spirituality
Readers are sure to be enriched by discovering its hidden treasures. -- Dr. Frederick Franck
Since I read your book, it has helped me achieve the spirituality and peace that I've been searching for. -- Mary McIntyre, August 1999
Although I resent some of Prabhu's remarks about Christianity, I find the purpose of his novel admirable. -- Professor Maria Dzielska, Author of Hypatia of Alexandria
I enjoyed the writing in your book. You have the gift for transmitting complexities clearly and that is rare. -- John Oakes, Publisher, Four Walls Eight Windows
I have read your book more than once and enjoyed it very much. Your power of expression is fantastic. -- Professor V. Krishnamurthy, Author of Science and Spirituality
Readers are sure to be enriched by discovering its hidden treasures. -- Dr. Frederick Franck
Since I read your book, it has helped me achieve the spirituality and peace that I've been searching for. -- Mary McIntyre, August 1999
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A century ago, the famous French mathematician Henri Poincare raised the question, "Why is the reality acceptable to scientists one that no small child is able to understand?"
In his stunning first book, Gurpur Prabhu answers Poincare's question by taking the reader through a fascinating tour de force into First Cause, as seen through the eyes of a small girl, Anita. His writing manifests the scientist's keenness for detail and the artist's ease in the realm of imagination. The blending of facts and fiction, scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom is simply superb.
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A Welcome Departure,
By A Customer
This review is from: Anita's Legacy (Paperback)
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Was the 'Big Bang' theory just a big hoax or did the world come about after a violent explosion? Questions, questions, questions. And few satisfying answers. "Why is there something instead of nothing?" ponders Gurpur M Prabhu, the author of Anita's Legacy - An inquiry into first cause and goes on to provide new insights into matters using physics, metaphysics, philosophy and spirituality. And the result is a novel that marks a clean departure from a whole genre of fiction. For those who have had their fill of romantic capers and adventure sagas, Anita's Legacy... offers a welcome break. At the centre of the story is Anita, an inquisitive teenager with a probing mind that questions the established tenets of religion and physics and seeks answers. Her mentor who endeavours to come up with answers to her queries is a retired Major Norman Kay, an agnostic at heart. Then there are the girl's parents Alan, a research scholar, and Meg, and Anita's romantic interest Chris. With these characters Prabhu has woven a tale that takes the reader on a quest for first cause and it is to his credit that he has been able to sustain interest right through, making optimal use of science and religion, the Bible, the Gita and the works of Omar Khayyam, to elucidate his theories and substantiate his arguments. A mixture of fact and fiction blended with care, the book ends with the death of Anita and Major Kay, both dying with many of their questions unanswered and their theories un-corroborated. And perhaps for the first time a book has a surfeit of blurbs, credits from lay readers and established writers that sing praises and highlight the book's intrinsic values. The author's simple, lucid style carries appeal, scientific jargon notwithstanding. A certain degree of poignancy and a tinge of sadness also enhance the book's value considerably. -- C. V. Aravind, Deccan Herald Newspaper, Bangalore, India, Sunday, May 27, 2001
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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A Spiritual Odessey,
By Mary McIntyre (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Anita's Legacy (Paperback)
I was raised Catholic and had many beliefs that were difficult to reconcile as I grew older. Anita's Legacy helped me sift through my former tenets and "see" more clearly God's plan. I am indebted to the author.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Admirable purpose,
By A Customer
This review is from: Anita's Legacy (Paperback)
In Prof. Prabhu's book there is something more than just a story about an ancient martyr. Restoring to us the times in which the discrepancy between science and mysticism was unknown, he encourages us to direct our efforts to both these objectives simultaneously and to derive therefrom the paradigm for scientists who today are confused about the mystery of God. And although I resent some of Prabhu's remarks about Christianity, I find the purpose of his novel admirable. -- Professor Maria Dzielska, Poland
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