redrobinbookreviews

The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality   Dalai Lama
Really enjoyed this book until the last couple of chapters on what Buddhism has to offer in the study of consciousness. A quick “read” driving through the streets of SLC. Against my expectations, I thought Gere did a very good job reading it. Renewed my respect for the Lama, and even made the scholarly aspects of Buddhist philosophy seem interesting. A profound intellectual tradition, especially the ancient Indian philosophy it’s based on.

The Wrong Kind of Blood   Declan Hughes
Well-written mystery set in contemporary Dublin about a private investigator who returns home from L.A. for his mother’s funeral. All kinds of violence and re-surfacing relationships and family tragedies. He comes to grips with them all, but only after a lot of harm comes to everyone. A good, above average, distraction.