The Ovum Factor [Paperback]

Marvin L. Zimmerman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2008

David Rose, a young investment banker from New York, becomes swept up in a whirlwind of international espionage, assassination, and sabotage. David finds himself on a journey that takes him to the unexplored depths of the Amazon in order to fulfill two ancient prophecies for saving mankind and at the same time to realize his own destiny.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Ovum Factor is an artful combination of philosophical reflection, human humility and, of course, much adventure...a fascinating book that deserves to be read by many." -- Professor Yakov Rabkin, author, historian (Canada)

"The story strands in The Ovum Factor pull together successfully. The sense of place is wonderful and the characters are well depicted. The 'hero' completes both an actual and metaphysical journey, which is emotionally satisfying for the reader...plus the science is very interesting and credible." -- Eleanor McKenzie, author, editor (United Kingdom & Spain)

About the Author

For fifteen years, Marvin Zimmerman has been publisher and editor of INMR Quarterly Review, a worldwide publication in the field of electrical energy. He lives with his wife and son in Montreal, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Synergy Books (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933538996
• ISBN-13: 978-1933538990
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,521,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT EARTH DAY BOOK!!! DON'T MISS THIS GEM!!, April 22, 2008

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G. S. Foster "gsf9182" (Marvelous Marin) - See all my reviews
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I just finished devouring THE OVUM FACTOR by MARVIN L. ZIMMERMAN and it was absolutely fantastic!!! It could be subtitled: Indiana Jones discovers the Celestine Prophecy but that would be giving away too much of the book. I LOVED THIS BOOK!!! It's been a long time since I read a book where I lost track of time and THE OVUM FACTOR did it!!! I appreciated his straight way of telling his story without all the usual embellishments of adjectives and similes that most new writers like to employ to show that they know how to write. Marvin Zimmerman writes in such a way as to get those pages turning fast....while challenging you to want to know more, more, more.....and he tells you....he educates you without being preachy. He's such a smooth writer.....classy, elegant, very visual with his words

His eco-thriller became a love story that became a spiritual journey into the Amazon with phenomenal cliff-hanging chapter endings! The high level of suspense is also something that he managed to sustain throughout the book without lagging at all at any point. He created some amazingly memorable characters (David, Steinmetz, Galileo, the Jesuit, Emily, etc.) but none so delightful as the ever so talented Horace.....I'm truly hoping for a sequel for this book to find out more about Horace! I loved the scene in the Musee D'Orsay when Horace saw tapestry for the first time.

It's interesting how science and medicine of today is looking back into the tried and tested remedies of the Amazon for 'cures'. Most amazing was to read that the Amazon river at its peak during June and July had a flow greater than that of the next six largest rivers in the world combined and that the water coming from the Amazon into the Atlantic in only one minute would by itself be enough to supply ALL the fresh water needs of New York city for OVER 60 YEARS!!!! Now that's something to ponder!!! I think my favorite chapter was 62 - Legend of the Turu-Aku. What a story!!! And I was just about in tears when Galileo fulfilled his destiny.....that was so exquisitely written. I thought I was well read with reference to the rain forests but to realize the importance of the 'lungs of the planet' being the Amazon was phenomenal.....the ability of the Amazon to absorb huge quatities of carbon dioxide and transform this into 1/5 of all the earth's oxygen.....and here man is destroying this eco-system and unleashing all sorts of new diseases on mankind. This is definitely a book that everyone should read to not only enjoy it for its marvelous page-turning plot but for ways of helping our planet.

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting, September 19, 2009

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This review is from: The Ovum Factor (Paperback)

Like a race against time, the main character hurdles through hidden paths for the medicine to save 'us' and mankind. The labyrinth of 'pathways', the objective and the lives involved are what matters. Will he or won't he?

The findings are unexpected.

3.0 out of 5 stars The Ovum Factor, April 30, 2008

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K. Hamrick "avid reader" (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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Found the background information concerning eco-issues to be interesting and informative. Really enjoyed the trip thru the Amazon and the eye-opening data. Did enjoy the read and appreciate the opportunity to participate in the sharing of a new authors work. Wasn't blown away. Couldn't really connect with any of the characters for more than a few pages at a time. Will be looking for the next piece from this author. Kathleen