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There are at least two classes of people who will read a book on spirituality: those who are believers in an alternate metaphysical level of existence, and those who are skeptics, exploring such literature solely to fortify their scrutiny of all things mystical. Glimpses of Reality addresses both points of view, presenting enough solid scientific content to appease even the most rational of thinkers. Though, as a book about a subject that has rarely been approached from an objective standpoint, it will provide many foods for thought for any reader - no matter where on the gradient of faith they may reside.

At the onset it is clear to the reader that De Donno will attempt to dismantle a great deal of what we currently believe to be "truth". Unlike other books on the subject, however, the reader is never left for want of clear evidence to support the often-outlandish claims the author makes. From offering proof that we do not gain any life-giving substance from the food we eat, to a complete revision of Einstein's Theory of Relativity and Newton's laws of motion and thermal dynamics, Glimpses of Reality does not cease to probe and interrogate the most common denominators of science. Even the atom is completely redefined with a clear yet complex analysis that holds suspect science's desire to hold all things constant in spite of its inconsistencies. Based on De Donno's probing questions and logical approach, one has the ability to see the house of cards that much of science is built upon, his claims supported by rational explanations as well as a wealth of mathematical analysis. For the analytical mind there is much that can be worked with in order to arrive at one's own conclusions. De Donno also addresses the biggest question facing modern physics today: that of the existence of dark matter in the universe. What is it, and why, if science has been correct thus far, have none of its conclusions allowed for such a phenomenon? If so, how can the theorems currently held by modern physics be universal laws? De Donno mathematically dismantles many of these theories, highlighting where the error has occurred in our theorems. The "reality" De Donno presents as an alternative to the status quo is nothing short of remarkable. The fact that the periodic table of 92 elements relates directly to our 46 chromosomes, and how this relationship governs much of the physical universe, is only one of these startling revelations.

For those who are beyond doubt of all things metaphysical, the book is also presented in layman's terms. De Donno is also no stranger to Eastern philosophy - in fact the opposite is true. Much mention is made to the similarity - if not dead accuracy - of what is said by the mystics and great ancient schools of the past as compared with the book's assertions. The terminology used is straight from the ancient Sanskrit, and is alone a wealth of knowledge that has all but disappeared from our understanding of things. Verily, the true greatness of this book is that it draws from all religions and schools of thought some element that they have all shared at one point or another in their evolution. De Donno refers to many Saints and Mystics from Christianity to Hinduism, and myriad points in between, highlighting the common ground they share as opposed to divergence that occurs after time and shifts in leadership and/or power. In fact, the major theme of the book is more in unifying science and mysticism, showcasing them as part of the same continuum that indeed cannot be separated.

In conclusion, Glimpses of Reality has the potential to become a reference book in the field of metaphysics that will stand the test of time. This writer is not qualified to judge the truths therein identified, however, there are those who have the analytical tools at their disposal to take this work and apply the same principals that have been implemented by the author to check the validity of what has been stated. Others well on their spiritual path that are less swayed by the workings of science will also have much to gain from De Donno's analysis. Paramount however, Glimpses of Reality will endure as a work that at least makes an attempt to address both sides of the debate, making it a body of work that is suited for the skeptical thinker as well as the faithful believer, and presented in a forum that can be enjoyed by any interested seeker of truth.

Marc Charalambous, BCom. Vancouver BC, Canada.

Just like the cover, the book can be construed as SCARY. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW THINGS THEN DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. The author presents proof after proof so as to render it impossible for the reader to "go back" to his or her previous state of mind before reading - the state of mind we refer to as ignorance.

The one thing that i have been looking for, in terms of validation, is the thing about FOOD - the fact that FOOD is - and only is - a lustavious sensual pleasure. No more. No less. I KNEW IT! It doesn't even taste good! It DOES stimulate ... a certain 'something' within me that says MMMM. IS IT LEGAL TO BE THIS DELICIOUS" especially when i haven't had macaroni and cheese for a while and then have it (the yummy kind, not the disgusting powdery starched yuck. they make them at Whole Food's and sometimes it is just hard to resist, even though it doesn't taste good. It's a drug. An addiction. And there is worldwide PEER PRESSURE to join and eat!!!!!!

That's it. That's the answer!

I don't like the part where he says that Earth is hell. I see what he means - it can be hell. But it can also not be hell. Therefore, it is NOT hell - it is Earth. Point #1) Some of us within this Earth live hellish lives, however we all have the opportunity to a--make the hell (and it is a personal hell, not a collective one) almost tolerable by a variety of distractions (especially sensual pleasures -- food and sex or narcissistic pleasures of ATTENTION/admiration--note that narcisstic pleasures drive the soul within onto further separation, and therefore further anguish), and b--escape altogether, given the willpower, enough desire to. Point #2) It is not possible to be 100% happy on Earth. You can be happy but not Ecstactly happy and especially not 100% of the time. This is because to be eternally happy, one has to merge with one's Source (Creator, Sustainer, All there Is, Ultimate Truth. God.) and become One again. Seperation brings the impossibility of contentment, and conseqeuntly happiness. And seeing that on Earth, we have the opportunity to achieve heavenly and hellish states, this concludes that Earth is NOT heaven or hell. It simply is Earth. Therefore, hell must be a place where you endure similar anguish, yet not have possiblity of distraction (as in with suffering adults) OR denial (as in with suffering children) -- as we can see Earth is NOT hell - because all abused children repress and or deny their anguish, and all adults can choose to distract and/or deal with their anguish at will, and the more we deal with it the more FREE we become, however we are never forced to deal with anything (thanks to our mechcanism of suppression/denial) at any time other than when WE will to, even if it means that we will to deal with it as it comes (which is said by many to be ultimate freedom, the ability to deal with anguish as it comes. the ability to deal w/any emotion as it comes is the definition of VITALITY.). Also, realizing that one is not alone deos bring contentment, and when one achieves a certain type of vitality, he or she will NEVER be alone because human beings will seek out their company, and thus these people will be among friends - not exactly condusive to being 'unhappy' when you're surrounded by others who want to be around you. Therefore both heaven and hell must be somewhere Else. hey i should write a book. Also may I say that Benito has way way many many typos in his book - which i somewhat appreciate - that no one else has mentioned this. but it gets confusing! you are trying to keep up with what he's saying, the last thing you expect is a typo! or one time he starts a quotation "and doesn't end it! i was reading to find the end and then realized oops, it's just a typo. i mention these to acknowledge them ~ as well as the fact that no one else has (which is great). i wouldn't be surprised if many other books get alot of their ideas from this book. in fact when i write one (if i do) this will certainly be listed in the bibliography.