The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe | 
| Author: Lynne Mctaggart
Publisher: Thorsons
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Pages: 384
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ISBN: 0007145101
Dewey Decimal Number: 530.143
EAN: 9780007145102
ASIN: 0007145101
Publication Date: April 7, 2003
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This book will change the way you see the world around you! November 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lynne McTaggart is an award-winning investigative writer, who is perhaps best known for her revealing work in What Doctors Don't Tell You. But in The Field she moves from conventional medicine to traditional science, cutting-edge physics and the meaning of the universe itself.
The Field began when McTaggart started researching the basis for and validity of homoeopathy. Along the way, she states that she stumbled on evidence that most of what we think of as scientific fact is now being rewritten by a handful of very reputable and very established scientists.
With her very balanced and informative style of writing, McTaggart reveals research that will startle some and excite others. But no matter on which side of the fence you sit, you will come away from this book with the conclusion that the world simply doesn't work the way that many of us, including scientists themselves, thought it did not so long ago.
McTaggart does not exaggerate when she proclaims that we are "on the brink of a revolution" in terms of our understanding of science. And while this might sound like hyperbole that could be easily brushed aside, she has compiled enough evidence to back up her claim.
The research being undertaken may be heavy-duty if not obtuse, but McTaggart makes it very understandable. She leads us by the hand through experiments that have been under way for approximately the last fifty years. Their findings point to conclusions that the universe is more akin to a sea of vibrations.
The implications of this vibrational theory range from the potential of an inexhaustible source of energy to the explanation of clairvoyance, remote viewing and distance healing.
The Field is a fascinating book to read to say the least. And with her extensive footnotes and bibliography, it's difficult for even the most hardened of sceptics to dismiss. Simply put, The Field will change how you see things!
 The Mind-Body Book The World Has Been Waiting For November 15, 2008
Written by award-winning journalist Lynne McTaggart, "The Field: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe" is a ground-breaking book exhaustively exploring the enchanting complexities and wondrous discoveries of modern-day 21st century science, adducing remarkable evidence to prove that "The Zero Point Field" connects everything we have seen, heard or encountered to the wide, convoluted tapestry of human experiences.
Renowned for her wit, diligence and profundity, McTaggart deftly delineates how we are all connected - not just to one another, but also to nature, places and everything else that has ever happened in our universe - collating meticulous research, extensive interviews, and historic documents to craft a palatable, inventive message that wonderfully stretches the imagination like never before.
Human potential, she advances, can far surpass what modern science stipulates. This contention, though, is not without it's detractors; and, not least to her astonishment, many have rallied to villify this legitimate presentation of the theory that there is a measurable "life-force" in the universe. But of the numerous discursions into the frustratingly opaque area of quantum physics, none, of course, shine with the same stirring brilliance and polished mastery like those in the last electrifying third of this best-selling book. In part three, readers are afforded the rare opportunity to hear hallowed scientists Bill Church, Hal Puthoff, Karl Pribram, Ed Mitchell, Robert Jahn and Rupert Sheldrake express their thoughts, feelings and concerns on the controversial subject.
Creator and publisher of the astonishing 1999 release "What Doctors Don't Tell You", McTaggart produces not only one of the most inspiring novels in the last few years, but also one that is buttressed by compelling research culled from all corners of the world. Despite it's abstruse concepts, "The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe" is imbued with a gripping readability, replacing the widely-accepted and conventional perpection of man with a vivid, arresting depiction of collective strength, spiritual attainment and human transcendence. Offering unparalleled insight into the world of the supernatural, "The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe" is fraught with multiple surprises, scintillating twists and extraordinary information: readers of all stripes - scientists, New Agers, physicists, philosophers - will definitely rush to grab onto this one.
Fascinating July 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Although written for the lay man, this book does take some concentration for those of us who have never studied physics. That said, it is well worth the effort. A fascinating read that will make you look at life, the world and the whole universe in a completely new way
wrong end of the trumpet...hmm? July 1, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I came across this book some years ago and, with a grounding in arts and only a couple of years of very elementary science, I cannot possibly comment on the current veracity of the ideas in it. The word 'science' is somewhat misleading deriving as it does from the Latin 'to know' whereas 'to guess' would provide a more honest root to this ever changing discipline.
It is some time since I read McTaggart but I recall it was an intersting read which triggered a tentative foray into Quantum Theory which sounded to me pretty much what the ancients and mystics had 'known' all along - although from my point of view McT was looking at things down the wrong end of the trumpet.
What Quantum seems to tell us is that there are no absolutes and that our thoughts, emotions and intentions form our experience of the 'material world'. Those still hooked on the idea of an 'absolute' (as I understand even Einstein was - spending the rest of his life trying to disprove his equation) will find refuge in religion of one sort or another... including science which has, for many, replaced older faiths.
So... having written this review of the book and talked it up, I suppose I'd better read it again to see if I agree with myself. Hey, ho...
 Interesting, but not a particularly easy read May 13, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is full of interesting information, and cutting edge ideas based on new research into physics. However, I found it quite hard-going at times - the author's style isn't particularly readable. I often had to grit my teeth in determination just to make it to the end of a chapter - and unfortunately I gave up about two-thirds way through the book. I think this would be a great book in the hands of a more entertaining writer.
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