Review of Regaining Paradise
1 posts
[i][Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Regaining Paradise" by Paul Corson.][/i] [rwc=id479757-125]4 out of 4 stars.[/rwc]Beyond our superficial world lies an unperceived formative world, one that is incomparable to and overwhelmingly overshadows the world we know. Paul Corson, the author of this book, has been to this world twice. He had his first encounter with the otherworldly at the age of ten and again when he was 50 years old. Regaining Paradise is a book anchored on self-discovery of who we are and the world around us. It is revelatory and brings to light the truth about life. In addition to his transcendent experiences, many of the author's expositions have underpinnings in science and are based on reason.
I was intrigued by Corson's work in this book. There was an all-encompassing nature about his writing when he touched on some religious elements. He managed to unite all religions in the way he referenced the following common religious elements and constants: a creative force, heaven, the afterlife, a never-dying spirit or life force, and time. It was interesting that I found no mention of hell or some horrid purgatory for evil people. Nevertheless, in their place, he tells us of a different, more lenient penitence in heaven.
Judging from the book's title, one could be forgiven for misunderstanding what the book is about. I was confused at first, too, as I thought it was a religious book. As I read, though, I discovered that it was actually more scientific and spiritual than religious. I think it would be suitable for people from different religions, even though it may not strictly adhere to any particular religion's tenets and beliefs.
For me, Paul's book was not so easy to understand; I had to reread some parts a couple of times to grasp their meaning. This book's ideas may seem a little too complex to the average reader. It would require some moments of reflection to assimilate its meaning and message fully.
The author's writing skill is commendable. His sentence structure and grammar were on point, which means that Regaining Paradise was professionally edited. I couldn't find any grammatical errors. I know this is rare; hence, it speaks to Corson's writing and editing excellence. He is not only a good writer but a scientist also. His book was a detailed and properly organized body of work backed by accurate research. What I liked most about this book was how Paul cited some renowned professors—like Satprem and Massimo Pigliucci—who share similar views as him and how their beliefs support his notions. This strategy gave some form of credibility to his postulations.
This book featured a lot of scientific jargon. I think this was what I disliked most about the book. This is purely subjective, though, because I know many other readers may not have similar tastes as mine. Overall, I rate it four out of four stars, thanks to the author's writing, editing, and referencing of other notable people in science. Since my dislike for scientific jargon is personal, it didn't affect my rating of the book. I was even able to learn a few new terms from it, so all's well that ends well, I guess. If "science nonfiction" is your thing, I would recommend this book to you. ****** [i]Regaining Paradise [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=479757]on Bookshelves[/url]
I was intrigued by Corson's work in this book. There was an all-encompassing nature about his writing when he touched on some religious elements. He managed to unite all religions in the way he referenced the following common religious elements and constants: a creative force, heaven, the afterlife, a never-dying spirit or life force, and time. It was interesting that I found no mention of hell or some horrid purgatory for evil people. Nevertheless, in their place, he tells us of a different, more lenient penitence in heaven.
Judging from the book's title, one could be forgiven for misunderstanding what the book is about. I was confused at first, too, as I thought it was a religious book. As I read, though, I discovered that it was actually more scientific and spiritual than religious. I think it would be suitable for people from different religions, even though it may not strictly adhere to any particular religion's tenets and beliefs.
For me, Paul's book was not so easy to understand; I had to reread some parts a couple of times to grasp their meaning. This book's ideas may seem a little too complex to the average reader. It would require some moments of reflection to assimilate its meaning and message fully.
The author's writing skill is commendable. His sentence structure and grammar were on point, which means that Regaining Paradise was professionally edited. I couldn't find any grammatical errors. I know this is rare; hence, it speaks to Corson's writing and editing excellence. He is not only a good writer but a scientist also. His book was a detailed and properly organized body of work backed by accurate research. What I liked most about this book was how Paul cited some renowned professors—like Satprem and Massimo Pigliucci—who share similar views as him and how their beliefs support his notions. This strategy gave some form of credibility to his postulations.
This book featured a lot of scientific jargon. I think this was what I disliked most about the book. This is purely subjective, though, because I know many other readers may not have similar tastes as mine. Overall, I rate it four out of four stars, thanks to the author's writing, editing, and referencing of other notable people in science. Since my dislike for scientific jargon is personal, it didn't affect my rating of the book. I was even able to learn a few new terms from it, so all's well that ends well, I guess. If "science nonfiction" is your thing, I would recommend this book to you. ****** [i]Regaining Paradise [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=479757]on Bookshelves[/url]
You are not logged in. Please log in or sign up to view members replies, participate in the discussion, and access more features.
