A very enjoyable fiction novel. It had a number of interesting facts so I did learn a few things from reading the book.
Also, Dan Brown also presented a some very interesting questions about faith and science. Are faith and science exclusive? Can science prove faith and the existence of God? Does this war still rage and can the two coexist in harmony? Has faith lost its place in the world? Even if you can explain everything, will what is explained loose its wonder? Is it better to have some ... (show more)

A very enjoyable fiction novel. It had a number of interesting facts so I did learn a few things from reading the book.
Also, Dan Brown also presented a some very interesting questions about faith and science. Are faith and science exclusive? Can science prove faith and the existence of God? Does this war still rage and can the two coexist in harmony? Has faith lost its place in the world? Even if you can explain everything, will what is explained loose its wonder? Is it better to have some mysteries?
I am Catholic and I should point out the book presents a skewed view of the teachings of Catholicism in regards to science. The Catechism view is very much in agreement with the view that Dan Brown presents as Galileo's. Science and faith are compliments in the mission to seek God. God is Truth and both, science and faith, enable man to seek Him out. Science reveals to us God's majesty and rules. Faith guides us and steers us to the proper use of the gifts of science.
Despite the distortion, the book is very fast paced, full of interesting facts and exposes the reader to some very deep questions. If it makes you think about those questions, great. Do not take fiction as reality and enjoy a good ride. (show less)

Dennis Lewis is a student of Mantak Chia and follows the contemporary master's multidisciplinary approach to to health.

This book can be seen more as a primer about breath and breath awareness. Without breath there is no life and better breathing brings better life. Mr. Lewis presents a good overview of the physiology of breathing and simple exercises to bring about greater awareness of your breathing. Also, he provides a simple stepped way to improve your breathing and make it more natural.... (show more)

Dennis Lewis is a student of Mantak Chia and follows the contemporary master's multidisciplinary approach to to health.

This book can be seen more as a primer about breath and breath awareness. Without breath there is no life and better breathing brings better life. Mr. Lewis presents a good overview of the physiology of breathing and simple exercises to bring about greater awareness of your breathing. Also, he provides a simple stepped way to improve your breathing and make it more natural.

The benefits of natural breathing are a clear mind, less anxiety, and more energy. All of these are prerequisites for eastern spiritual practices and can be beneficial to a Christian wishing to more fully enter a prayerful mind. As well, these benefits can be used to as foundation for techniques of martial arts and more advanced disciplines of breath work.

While this book does touch on some the eastern thought and spirituality, its main focus is better breathing. More advanced students of breathing disciplines may find the material redundant, however, the uninitiated will find the book useful. I found with a few days of gentle effort the benefits promised, even in a high stress environment (show less)