The Language God Talks: On Science and Religion - Hardcover

Wouk, Herman

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0316085073 ISBN 13: 9780316085076

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2010

Synopsis

In THE LANGUAGE GOD TALKS, Herman Wouk attempts to reconcile the sparring ideas of science and religion. Drawing on his own experiences and encounters with the masters of religion and science, such as Richard Feynman, Murray Gell-Mann, and Steven Weinberg, he addresses the eternal questions of why we are here, what purpose faith serves, and how scientific belief and fact fit into the picture.

In his classic graceful prose, Wouk introduces readers to figures of the 20th century who have had key roles in the arguments about science versus religion. Spanning an incredible breadth of time and illustrated with Wouk's own personal experiences, THE LANGUAGE GOD TALKS is a brilliant investigation and a worthy addition to the canon.

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Review:

"In a crowded book market filled with self-serving and redundant theories about humankind's place in the grand scheme, it is rare to encounter an original, honest, charming voice. Such is the case with Wouk's latest work....Wouk's humility, humor and insight make the book a joy to read and a wonder to contemplate...Authentic, accessible prose mixed with real insight." "Kirkus Reviews""

"As engaging as [Wouk's] megaselling historical novels." "Booklist""

"Herman Wouk is one of the wisest men I have ever known. In aviation the best information comes from pilots themselves, in airplanes, not from air-traffic controllers or meteorologists on the ground, in some big air-conditioned office. In "The Language God Talks, " Herman sends us all a most valuable pilot report." "Jimmy Buffett, "Vanity Fair"""

""The Language God Talks" is simply and wonderfully an old and gifted writer's fascinating look back on a world that, for 94 years, he has called home." "Seed Magazine""

"Wouk is a great storyteller, and his anecdotes about meeting with brilliant thinkers such as Feynman are entertaining. With Wouk's conversational writing style and humble approach to his subject, "The Language God Talks" is a fun, intellectually engaging book." "Doug Childers, Richmond-Times Dispatch""

"A short, satisfying read. Wouk's writing is so captivating, still as elegant as ever. It demonstrates that Wouk hasn't lost a whit of his storytelling genius." "Dinesh Ramde, "Associated Press"""

"A kind of compact philosophical autobiography and a unique opportunity for readers to glimpse the innermost musings and intimate experiences that prepared Wouk for the many books that he has bestowed upon us." "The Jewish Journal""

""The Language God Talks" is a seminal read. In this book there is a true to life drama: It is Wouk himself, torn between two worlds, and reconciling them both." "Lee Chottiner, "The Jewish Chronicle"""

"In this book, as in his previous ones, whenever Herman Wouk speaks of God it is always with both exquisite curiosity and warmth." "Elie Wiesel""

"Wouk's questions are pure, his exploration heartfelt, and his remarkable lifetime of experience couldn't be more relevant or necessary." "Jonathan Safran Foer""

About the Author:

Herman Wouk's acclaimed books include The Will to Live On, This Is My God, Pulitzer Prize winner The Caine Mutiny, The Winds of War, and War and Remembrance.

Herman Wouk's acclaimed books include The Will to Live On,This Is My God, Pulitzer Prize winner The Caine Mutiny, The Winds of War, andWar and Remembrance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0316085073
• ISBN 13: 9780316085076
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 243