A review by carlaraemo
The Universe in a Single Atom by Dalai Lama XIV

4.0

I've been a Hawking fan for years, but couldn't quite reconcile science with religion till I read this book. This was my introduction to the Dalai Lama, and I felt very comfortable first understanding his background and his curiosity, and, of course, his wisdom, as he explains, explores how empirical science and spirituality can coexist. In fact, one cannot exist without the other. I still have a lot of trouble with the Big Bang Theory, but am able to wrap my head around it a little better when you can add religion to the mix. Not mutually exclusive anymore. And I especially liked the Dalai Lama's humble way of presenting. The book felt friendly and not pedantic.