What readers are saying

A work of art as well as science.

— Doris Ober, book maven

Beautiful, erudite and accessible.  Strunk and White take a bow!

— George Stewart, psychiatrist

Barnes contends that mathematics is physically embedded in our universe and guides it. While we wait for proof, let’s enjoy the gorgeous symphony!

— Steven Girshick, mechanical engineer

The structure of the book is itself a breakthrough.  Spare but complete.  And so accessible! 

— David Morris, political thinker and activist

Clear, concise, and beautifully written, with just enough self-deprecation to explain how the author, not a scientist, came up with everything. 

— Michael Castleman, health writer and novelist

How simple and clear the author makes cosmology. 

— David Fenton, Bronx Science dropout and publicist

Nothing less than spectacular. A lifetime achievement!

— Claire Cummings, environmental lawyer and award-winning author