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Mr. g
224 pages, 2012
science & nature
1064 booksAlan Lightman, bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams, presents Mr g—a celebration of the highs and lows of existence, on the grandest possible scale: the story of Creation, as told by God. Once before time existed, Mr g woke up from a nap and decided to create the universe.
In the shimmering Void, where he lives with his Aunt Penelope and Uncle Deva, he creates time, space, and matter.
Soon follow stars, planets, animate matter, consciousness, and intelligent beings with moral dilemmas. But the creation of space and time has unintended consequences—including the arrival of Belhor: a clever and devious rival who delights in needling Mr g about particulars that cannot be explained away; offering his own opinions on fledgling universes; maintaining the necessity of evil; and subtly undermining Mr g's confidence in himself.
As Mr g’s favorite universe grows—and he discovers how an act of creation can change everything in this world—he also finds himself changing in ways he had not anticipated.
In Mr. g, Alan Lightman takes us on a journey to explore the concept of time. He presents it as a creation, not a given. This perspective can make us rethink our own understanding of time and how we use it in our daily lives.
The book gives us a unique opportunity to see the universe from a different perspective. Lightman presents the universe as a creation of Mr. g, which can make us appreciate the complexity and beauty of our world even more.
Mr. g is a testament to the power of creativity. The book shows us how Mr. g uses his imagination to create the universe. This can inspire us to tap into our own creativity and see what we can achieve.
In the book, we see how good and evil coexist in the universe. This balance is a key theme in Mr. g, and it can make us reflect on the nature of good and evil in our own lives.
Alan Lightman's Mr. g is a deep dive into the mystery of existence. It encourages us to question, explore, and appreciate the wonder of life and the universe. This can lead us to a deeper understanding of our own existence.