In Search of Now

Reviews / Votes

A superb, illuminating book that will change the way you think about the present moment -- CLAUDIA HAMMOND In this profound and brilliant treatise on the nature of reality, Marchant asks the greatest question: what does it mean to exist? The answer brings a dazzling exploration of science and philosophy, from consciousness to quarks, illuminating our embodied experience within the grandeur of an unfolding unfeeling Universe. A phenomenal, wonderful, ambitious work that won't just shift your perspective but rather catapult it into another dimension -- GAIA VINCE In clear and engaging prose, Jo Marchant guides us through the maze that intertwines our notions of time, causality, identity, and reality - and points us in the direction of a new reframing. In Search of Now is a splendid example of the best sort of synthetic thinking and writing -- ALICIA JUARRERO I came to In Search of Now with high expectations, and they were happily exceeded. Fuelled by the deceptively simple question 'What is now?' Jo Marchant proves to be a captivating guide through the slippery terrain of consciousness, illuminating both the limits and potentials of the human experience. This fascinating book will leave readers wiser after every turn of the page -- SUSANNAH CAHALAN Praise for Jo Marchant: '[Marchant] has chosen very moving characters to show us the importance of the research . . . and she has an equal flair for finding inspirational figures . . . the studies are irresistible * * New York Times * * This is popular science writing at its very best -- HENRY MARSH Marchant's vast and fascinating story packs in plenty of human detail . . . inspiring and persuasive * * Guardian * * Jo Marchant makes her case so cogently that it is hard to disagree [with her] . . . The author has a gift for writing that is both clear and vivid, and communicates complex ideas in a way that is comprehensible and uncondescending * * Independent * * Vast in scope and meticulously researched, this brilliant book [ . . . ] will make you question your reality. It left me starstruck -- GAIA VINCE A thought-provoking look at how fascination with the heavens has shaped human culture, and still does * * Economist * *