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