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Journalist Adam Leith Gollner weaves together religion, science, and mythology in an exploration of the most universal of human obsessions: immortality. Raised without religion, Gollner was struck by mankind's tireless efforts to cheat aging and death. In a narrative that pivots between profundity and hilarity, he brings us into the world of those whose lives are shaped by a belief in immortality. Combining immersive reporting, rigorous research, and lyrical prose, he charts the rise of longevity science from its alchemical beginnings to modern-day genetic interventions, and delves into the symbolic representation of eternal life and its connection to water. Interlaced throughout is a meditation on the nature of belief, showing how every story we tell about immortality is a story about the meaning of death.--From publisher description.
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Immortality, Immortalism, Immortality (Philosophy), Future lifeShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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The book of immortality: the science, belief, and magic behind living forever
2013, Scribner
in English
1439109427 9781439109427
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 382-388) and index.
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