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Travelers & Explorers - Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine

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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams—“an elegant and moving paean to our spiritual quest for meaning in an age of science" (The New York Times Book Review). • The basis for the public television series SEARCHING with Alan Lightman.

As a physicist, Alan Lightman has always held a scientific view of the world. But one summer evening, while looking at the stars from a small boat at sea, Lightman was overcome by the overwhelming sensation that he was merging with something larger than himself—an eternal unity, something absolute and immaterial. The result is an inspired, lyrical meditation from the acclaimed author of Einstein's Dreams that explores these seemingly contradictory impulses. Lightman draws on sources ranging from Saint Augustine's conception of absolute truth to Einstein's theory of relativity, and gives us a profound inquiry into the human desire for truth and meaning, and a journey along the different paths of religion and science that become part of that quest.

This small but provocative book explores the tension between our yearning for certainty and permanence versus the modern scientific view that all things in the physical world are uncertain and impermanent.

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Discover the captivating and enlightening world of "Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine." Written by the renowned author of Einstein's Dreams, Alan Lightman, this thought-provoking book takes you on a spiritual quest for meaning in an age of science. With its poetic prose and profound insights, it will satisfy your intellectual curiosity and leave you pondering the mysteries of the universe.

In this elegant masterpiece, Lightman sheds light on the eternal desire for truth and meaning that resides within all of us. While gazing at the stars from a tranquil boat at sea, he experiences a transformative moment where he feels connected to something greater than himself. Drawing from a rich tapestry of philosophical and scientific ideas, including Einstein's theory of relativity and Saint Augustine's concept of absolute truth, Lightman takes you on a journey where religion and science converge.

Dive into the pages of this book and immerse yourself in the fascinating exploration of human existence. Lightman gracefully delves into the inherent tension between our longing for certainty and permanence, and the scientific understanding that uncertainties and impermanence are fundamental aspects of our physical world. "Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine" challenges your perspective and invites you to question the nature of reality, truth, and our place in the cosmos.

Are you ready to embark on a quest for profound insights? Join Alan Lightman on his enlightening journey and unravel the mysteries of the universe. Experience the blend of science and spirituality like never before. Seize this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the world around you. Click here to delve into "Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine" today!

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