Glimpses of Reality

There are at least two classes of people who will read a book on spirituality: those who are believers in an alternate metaphysical level of existence, and those who are skeptics, exploring such literature solely to fortify their scrutiny of all things mystical. Glimpses of Reality addresses both points of view, presenting enough solid scientific content to appease even the most rational of thinkers. Though, as a book about a subject that has rarely been approached from an objective standpoint, it will provide many foods for thought for any reader - no matter where on the gradient of faith they may reside.

At the onset it is clear to the reader that De Donno will attempt to dismantle a great deal of what we currently believe to be "truth". Unlike other books on the subject, however, the reader is never left for want of clear evidence to support the often-outlandish claims the author makes. From offering proof that we do not gain any life-giving substance from the food we eat, to a complete revision of Einstein's Theory of Relativity and Newton's laws of motion and thermal dynamics, Glimpses of Reality does not cease to probe and interrogate the most common denominators of science. Even the atom is completely redefined with a clear yet complex analysis that holds suspect science's desire to hold all things constant in spite of its inconsistencies. Based on De Donno's probing questions and logical approach, one has the ability to see the house of cards that much of science is built upon, his claims supported by rational explanations as well as a wealth of mathematical analysis. For the analytical mind there is much that can be worked with in order to arrive at one's own conclusions. De Donno also addresses the biggest question facing modern physics today: that of the existence of dark matter in the universe. What is it, and why, if science has been correct thus far, have none of its conclusions allowed for such a phenomenon? If so, how can the theorems currently held by modern physics be universal laws? De Donno mathematically dismantles many of these theories, highlighting where the error has occurred in our theorems. The "reality" De Donno presents as an alternative to the status quo is nothing short of remarkable. The fact that the periodic table of 92 elements relates directly to our 46 chromosomes, and how this relationship governs much of the physical universe, is only one of these startling revelations.

For those who are beyond doubt of all things metaphysical, the book is also presented in layman's terms. De Donno is also no stranger to Eastern philosophy - in fact the opposite is true. Much mention is made to the similarity - if not dead accuracy - of what is said by the mystics and great ancient schools of the past as compared with the book's assertions. The terminology used is straight from the ancient Sanskrit, and is alone a wealth of knowledge that has all but disappeared from our understanding of things. Verily, the true greatness of this book is that it draws from all religions and schools of thought some element that they have all shared at one point or another in their evolution. De Donno refers to many Saints and Mystics from Christianity to Hinduism, and myriad points in between, highlighting the common ground they share as opposed to divergence that occurs after time and shifts in leadership and/or power. In fact, the major theme of the book is more in unifying science and mysticism, showcasing them as part of the same continuum that indeed cannot be separated.

In conclusion, Glimpses of Reality has the potential to become a reference book in the field of metaphysics that will stand the test of time. This writer is not qualified to judge the truths therein identified, however, there are those who have the analytical tools at their disposal to take this work and apply the same principals that have been implemented by the author to check the validity of what has been stated. Others well on their spiritual path that are less swayed by the workings of science will also have much to gain from De Donno's analysis. Paramount however, Glimpses of Reality will endure as a work that at least makes an attempt to address both sides of the debate, making it a body of work that is suited for the skeptical thinker as well as the faithful believer, and presented in a forum that can be enjoyed by any interested seeker of truth.