re-think, Nigel May Barlow

Published by Capstone

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Thinking as unusual

The author notes inside the back cover of this book describe Nigel May Barlow as a rethinker and agent provocateur. This latest book will certainly provoke thought.

From early on in the book, where he encourages taking the viewpoint of an enthusiast to mid-way where he advocate’s a bat’s eye view, he sells his ‘rethink’ philosophy in a way that compels one to at least consider the possibilities. On a personal level, I found the concepts of ‘your life as a fairy tale’ and the ‘before and after story’ particularly relevant.

Underlying the practical ideas of the book are Nigel’s philosophical meanderings. He covers quantum physics and string theory alongside fairy tales and intuition, remaining strangely rational throughout. And, as a long time exponent of transcendental meditation, he devotes a whole chapter to encouraging the reader to take it up. But don’t let this put you off!

Don’t let anyone give you this book as a present; invest £12.99 yourself so you have at least a little at stake to encourage you to pay attention to Mr Barlow’s ideas rather than simply approaching it as an entertaining read (which it also is!)