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New Release: The Language God Talks

51KgRJiMy9L._SL160_By Herman Wouk
Little, Brown and Company | 192pgs
Release Date: April 5, 2010

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Herman Wouk endeavors to integrate the disciplines of faith and science in his latest book The Language God Talks: On Science and Religion. Reflecting on his own experiences, fictional writings and friendships with scientific luminaries during his 94 years of life, Wouk theorizes how religion and science can work together to answer life’s major questions about the purpose of humanity and the value of belief in a higher power. During his research into the history of the atomic bomb for the books The Winds of War and War and Remembrance, the author became acquainted with many leading scientists, including Steven Weinberg, Murray Gell-Mann, and Freeman Dyson. But, it was his friendship with Nobel laureate Richard Feynman that inspired Wouk and helped to re-affirm his faith.

Feynman prompted the writer to attempt to learn calculus, as the scientist insisted, “It’s the language God talks.” Both men were born into the Jewish faith, though Feynman set aside his religious beliefs at a young age to focus on scientific pursuits. Wouk never gained fluency in calculus, but did gain significant insight into the grander scheme of life. His in-depth discussions with the brightest scientific minds helped to re-enforce his belief that there is room for religious faith within the framework of science. Most editorial reviews have been favorable for Wouk’s discourse on faith. Kirkus Reviews summarizes: “Wouk’s humility, humor and insight make the book a joy to read and a wonder to contemplate. What the book lacks in pages, it makes up for in soul.”

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