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The Secret Life of the Universe: The Quest for the Soul of Science

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Amy Corzine's The Secret Life of the Universe is an amazing accomplishment (with extensive bibliography), connecting the human experience with the universe as a whole, especially that part of it which touches us... including, and perhaps most especially that which lies beyond our typical sensory perceptions... to compare the similarities of a more time-tested spiritual (across all mystical and religious spectra) view with a more recent scientific one. In doing so, she captures a common sense of universality in all things, with various perspectives merging beautifully to show a most magical world /universe in both simple and complex terms, and offers a clear and useful view of how we as humans can make the most of our place in this wondrous world and the universe beyond and around us. Very empowering and comprehensive! An easy must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of life on earth.

As if to illustrate her main point, the interconnectedness of all things,

Amy Corzine moves in great leaps and bounds across the interface between the science of the material universe, and the science of the soul. Taking her lead from writers such as Fritjof Capra, she creates a guide to the new ways of seeing the world that are current amongst thinkers at the present time, all those many concepts of which we have heard, or of which we are just faintly aware. A book about ideas might become abstract and hard to read, but Amy recognises that we think with our emotions and all our being, and so each idea is told succinctly, and connected with a personality or anecdote that holds it in the memory. Her wonderfully eclectic mind keeps us guessing where she will take us next, but wherever she goes, she comes across with a real heartfelt passion for her subject.

A truly Herculean effort to "pull it all together."Very timely with all the recent fuss about the Large Hadron Collider and an increasing need and desire for people to understand the connectivity between mind and matter.

Have you ever wanted a concise explanatin of our world from an academically brilliant yet gentle spirit that understands the connections between man's quest for scientific knowledge and its relation to our need for universal truths? Amy Corzine puts it all together for you.

I was immediately intrigued by this book's title and cover. Its scope is

daunting, and I was skeptical that Ms. Corzine could bring together so many perspectives, but she boldly tackles its wide-ranging topic with verve and studiousness.

Not being a scientist myself, I appreciated the way she laid out the path of modern science - where it has been and where it has progressed.

Step-by-step, the author deftly documents the story of conventional Western study and thinking. However, the strength of the text is not the study of mainstream conventions and research, but the look beyond. Far from being a dry monograph, The Secret Life of the Universe aptly illustrates the interconnectedness of science and philosophy by encompassing a myriad of perspectives. The text challenges one to reconsider how the world is perceived.

This is a cautionary tale - a poignant reminder that we must take heed of

forces greater than ourselves and examine the road less travelled, the

pathway forgotten. The voice of the author, both professorial and

anecdotal, is ideally pitched to draw upon a mosaic of professional and

personal resources. Perceptive and timely, Ms. Corzine should be applauded for her latest effort. A reader with an open mind will be encouraged to find that science may indeed have a soul if we know where to look.

Since reading it, I find that I am looking at the world in an entirely new

way. Isn't that the point of her book? If so, she has achieved total

success. I can't wait to reread it.

Intriguing and very insightful take on our ever-more-complex world. A friend of mine in London recommended this book--I'm so glad she sent it to me!

---A.S.

What a well rounded book, appropriate for our times. written in a very digestible style. An adventure through thought and intellect. You will be all the wiser after this read. Thank You Amy...

Review for The Secret Life of the Universe by Amy Corzine

Metaphysics meets science in this thought provoking book. From top ranking physicists to the Dalai Lama, we are taken on a provocative and reflective journey. Amy Corzine spreads her wings wide encompassing many theories and facts of who we are and how we create the world around us. I whole heartily recommend this wonderful book.

- Catherine Ann Jones, [...]

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"Amy Corzine's book is brilliant, compulsive reading!"

- Colin Wilson, Author

"This deep-ranging and carefully studied book is a tremendous contribution to mankind as an example of how our world can integrate and live in peace and unity."

- Dorothy Maclean, Co-founder of the Findhorn Foundation

"The secret of a brilliant writer is not explaining the most difficult questions of the universe in the most difficult language...but explaining the most complex questions about our life forces, our universe and its energy with complete clarity, easily accessible for all to understand. This book is a masterpiece which, I am sure, will be recorded so in human history."

- Dr Harry Oldfield

"Details the many fields of research which prove that the way to move forward for the distracted human race is to meditate and expand our consciousness."

- Donovan, Scottish Singer/Songwriter

" A passionate plea for recognition of the innate and intuitive facet of understanding that emerges in an intimate relationship with all things."

- Fran Speed, PhD, Environmental Philosopher

I find it interesting that all of the other reviewers for this book only have this book on their reviewing history. Friends of Amy Corzine?

The book covers Homeopathy (Which has been thoroughly debunked in clinical trials time and time again, and proven to be about as effective as a sugar pill) to the US Governments Psychic Research program (Which, as a matter of fact, was ended because after over 20 years of research they reaped absolutely no rewards and found zero evidence to show that it worked, hence the declassification and our knowledge of the program..) to other such nonsense such as cats that heal people with their purrs. This is not scientific. This is feel good, New Age bunk, and should thus be marketed without "Science" in the title. Total crap, don't waste your money unless you like New Age stuff. Science, REAL science, says nothing about spirituality, it just gives facts. This book doesn't really contain any real facts, it's all about what people twist to fit their belief systems.