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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scribner
ISBN-10
1439109435
ISBN-13
9781439109434
eBay Product ID (ePID)
175755690
Product Key Features
Book Title
Book of Immortality : the Science, Belief, and Magic Behind Living Forever
Number of Pages
416 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Death & Dying, General, Afterlife & Reincarnation, Longevity, Eschatology
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion, Philosophy, Social Science, Health & Fitness, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
15.4 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2013-021957
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Bold, entertaining, thought-provoking... The Book of Immortality is first-rate entertainment, a blast of intellectual stimulation and vivid reporting., An epic quest to understand the nature of immortality... An engrossing, immensely fascinating tour of beliefs., Highly enjoyable.... Gollner is a good sport and a fine wordsmith. Part Mary Roach, part Joe Strummer of the Clash, he injects punk energy and invention into the genre of quirky scientific nonfiction. Long may he write., [An] engrossing look at the way centuries of humans have sought the secret to eternal life through religion, magic, and science., Adam Leith Gollner possesses a talent as rare and exotic as a coconut pearl…. Lustrous and exhilarating… The talents of a food writer, investigative journalist, poet, travel writer and humorist grafted onto one unusual specimen. Long may he thrive., Highly enjoyable…. Gollner is a good sport and a fine wordsmith. Part Mary Roach, part Joe Strummer of the Clash, he injects punk energy and invention into the genre of quirky scientific nonfiction. Long may he write., Adam Leith Gollner possesses a talent as rare and exotic as a coconut pearl.... Lustrous and exhilarating... The talents of a food writer, investigative journalist, poet, travel writer and humorist grafted onto one unusual specimen. Long may he thrive., Adam Leith Gollner possesses a talent as rare and exotic as a coconut pearl.... Lustrous and exhilarating... The talents of a food writer, investigative journalist, poet, travel writer and humorist grafted onto one unusual specimen. Long may he thrive.|9781439109434|, Bold, entertaining, thought-provoking… The Book of Immortality is first-rate entertainment, a blast of intellectual stimulation and vivid reporting., Sharp reporting and good-humor... Adam Gollner has done a terrific job of reminding us that, though we all have to die, it may not be the worst thing.
Dewey Decimal
129
Synopsis
A "wonderful" ( Harper's ), "engrossing" ( Parade ) exploration of the most universal of human obsessions: immortality--from an author who is "part Mary Roach, part Joe Strummer of The Clash" ( The Wall Street Journal ). What have we not done to live forever? Adam Leith Gollner, the critically acclaimed author of The Fruit Hunters , weaves together religion, science, and mythology in a gripping exploration of the most universal of human obsessions: immortality. Raised without religion, Adam Leith Gollner was struck by mankind's tireless efforts to cheat aging and death. In a narrative that pivots between profundity and hilarity, he brings us into the world of those whose lives are shaped by a belief in immortality. From a Jesuit priest on his deathbed to antiaging researchers at Harvard, Gollner-- sorting truth from absurdity--canvasses religion and science for insight, along with an array of cults, myths, and fringe figures. He journeys to David Copperfield's archipelago in the Bahamas, where the magician claims to have found "a liquid that reverses genes." He explores a cryonics facility, attends a costume party set in the year 2068 with a group of radical life-extensionists, and soaks in the transformative mineral waters at the Esalen Institute. Looking to history, Gollner visits St. Augustine, Florida, where Ponce de Le n is thought to have sought the Fountain of Youth. Combining immersive reporting, rigorous research, and lyrical prose, Gollner charts the rise of longevity science from its alchemical beginnings to modern-day genetic interventions. He delves into the symbolic representation of eternal life and its connection to water. Interlaced throughout is a compelling meditation on the nature of belief, showing how every story we tell about immortality is a story about the meaning of death. "Part journalist, part detective, part scientist." ( New York Post). Adam Leith Gollner has written a rollicking and revelatory examination of our age-old notion of living forever., A "wonderful" ( Harper's ), "engrossing" ( Parade ) exploration of the most universal of human obsessions: immortality--from an author who is "part Mary Roach, part Joe Strummer of The Clash" ( The Wall Street Journal ). What have we not done to live forever? Adam Leith Gollner, the critically acclaimed author of The Fruit Hunters , weaves together religion, science, and mythology in a gripping exploration of the most universal of human obsessions: immortality. Raised without religion, Adam Leith Gollner was struck by mankind's tireless efforts to cheat aging and death. In a narrative that pivots between profundity and hilarity, he brings us into the world of those whose lives are shaped by a belief in immortality. From a Jesuit priest on his deathbed to antiaging researchers at Harvard, Gollner-- sorting truth from absurdity--canvasses religion and science for insight, along with an array of cults, myths, and fringe figures. He journeys to David Copperfield's archipelago in the Bahamas, where the magician claims to have found "a liquid that reverses genes." He explores a cryonics facility, attends a costume party set in the year 2068 with a group of radical life-extensionists, and soaks in the transformative mineral waters at the Esalen Institute. Looking to history, Gollner visits St. Augustine, Florida, where Ponce de León is thought to have sought the Fountain of Youth. Combining immersive reporting, rigorous research, and lyrical prose, Gollner charts the rise of longevity science from its alchemical beginnings to modern-day genetic interventions. He delves into the symbolic representation of eternal life and its connection to water. Interlaced throughout is a compelling meditation on the nature of belief, showing how every story we tell about immortality is a story about the meaning of death. "Part journalist, part detective, part scientist." ( New York Post). Adam Leith Gollner has written a rollicking and revelatory examination of our age-old notion of living forever.
LC Classification Number
BD421.G65 2013
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- m***1 (110)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBetter than advertised, really VG. Just some cover wear, very slight tanning pp edges. Professionally packaged, careful board and bubble wrap. Prompt shipping.
- l***g (139)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook was as described and in pristine condition and reasonably price! Arrived on time with great packaging.
- p***h (11)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’d been looking for this book for more than five years. It arrived promptly and was well packed to protect it during shipping, and it arrived in excellent condition. The book is an important addition to our research library, so we are delighted to have found it, especially in such good shape. We would definitely do business with this seller again.The Sea Peoples in the Bible by Othniel Margalith (#156553805236)