Ghost - (Vintage Contemporaries) by Alan Lightman (Paperback)

About the Book

Embarking on a provocative exploration of the delicate divide between the physical world and the spiritual world, between skepticism and faith, this novel from highly acclaimed author Lightman investigates timeless questions that continue to challenge contemporary society.

Book Synopsis

A stunning novel about an ordinary man's encounter with the extraordinary, from the bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams

David Kurzweil, a quiet man with modest ambitions, was taking a break at his new job, when he saw something out of the corner of his eye. Something no science could explain. Suddenly David's life is changed, and he soon finds himself in the middle of a wild public controversy over the existence of the supernatural. As David searches for an explanation, we embark on a provocative exploration of the delicate divide between the physical and the spiritual, between science and religion as only Alan Lightman could provide.

Combining a beautiful narrative with provocative ideas, Ghost investigates timeless questions that continue to challenge the truth as we know it.

Review Quotes

"Elegantly provocative. . . . Fine and deeply thoughtful fiction."--Los Angeles Times"Supple. . . . Engaging. . . . A substantial achievement."--The New York Times Book Review"Fascinating. . . . Brilliant. . . . Explores the liminal state between knowledge and belief."--The Washington Post Book World "Powerful. . . . Looks at the spirit that moves us."--Boston Globe

About the Author

ALAN LIGHTMAN is the author of seven novels, including the international best seller Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis, a finalist for the National Book Award. He has taught at Harvard and at MIT, where he was the first person to receive a dual faculty appointment in science and the humanities. He is the host of the public television series Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science. He is a professor of the practice of the humanities at MIT.