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Super Genes
Sep 20, 2024 4:35 PM

Author:Deepak Chopra,Rudolph E. Tanzi

Super Genes

'You are not simply the sum output of your genome. You are the user and inventor of your genome.'

For years it was accepted knowledge that genes were fixed components of our bodies, and that we as individuals were incapable of altering our genetic make-up. Yet groundbreaking research suggests that changes in lifestyle and diet can greatly influence our genetic predispositions to disease and certain physical and psychological behaviours. Moreover, the adoption of ancient Vedic practices such as yoga and meditation can create genetic mutations that allow us to lead longer and healthier lives.

Super Genes includes meditation and breathing practical exercises, as well as information on how to manage risk factors for disease. Combining scientific research with insights from ancient traditions, Deepak Chopra and Rudolph Tanzi show how we need not be at the mercy of our genetic inheritance. Instead, they argue, we have the power to rewire our super genes for health and happiness.

Reviews

Ground-breaking and eye-opening

—— Prof. Murali Doraiswamy, Duke University

An exciting journey of discovery

—— Andrew Weil, M.D., author of 'Healthy Aging'

Important

—— Larry Dossey, M.D., author of 'One Mind'

Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read

—— The Independent

Fry reimagines the Greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. A welcome addition to any bookshelf

—— Book Bag

Mythos is Stephen's vivid retelling of the Greek myths. Bringing to life the Gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, he reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world.

—— Express and Star

Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance

—— The Times

A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought weknew. Page to page, Mythos is brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling

—— Richard North Patterson , -

[Fry] exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasm

—— Mail on Sunday

Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm

—— The Guardian

Fry takes us from Zeus to Athena with humour. The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy

—— Guardian

Fresh revivals of the myths of ancient Greece. In his own imitable style, Fry takes an erudite look at the doings of gods, goddesses, kings, queens and ordinary mortals

—— The Bay

I quite like Mythos, Stephen Fry's book on the Greek myths - he makes them amusing. I like people that illuminate the past with humour

—— Jools Holland

Mythos has the gripping nature that one would hope for from a modern blockbuster. Filled with a sharp and delightful sense of humour, Stephen Fry's many witticisms making it an even more enjoyable read. I would recommend it for so many reasons

—— The National

Brilliant . . . Stephen Fry's writing style makes it appealing to all. There's something for everyone

—— The Herald

Reimagines the lives of ancient Greek gods and goddesses through a humorous lens, using casual language and making valuable comparisons to modern characters or events. It's also just really, really funny

—— American Express Essentials

Entertaining and edifying . . . Fry flexes his famous intellect in making the myths coherent and natural. The best thing Fry's written since his superb first novel, The Liar

—— Telegraph

Mythos combines authority and accessibility. Most readers will learn something, many a great deal; and all will find the experience enjoyable

—— Allan Massie , Scotsman

Arguably the greatest living Englishman

—— Indendent on Sunday

The patron saint of British intelligence

—— Daily Telegraph

National Treasure: noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry

—— Oxford English Dictionary

Although a harrowing story it is also an uplifting one as it is truly a triumph of the human spirit over terror.

—— Frank McGabhann , Irish Times

This is a brave, harrowing but necessary book.

—— Colette Sheridan , Irish Examiner

Farida's story needs to be told

—— The Times

Truly a triumph of the human spirit over terror

—— Irish Times

This is one of those rare volumes that offers astonishing insights into the human spirit

—— Observer

A compelling testament to the suffering of ordinary people caught up in violence far beyond their control

—— Guardian

Mesmerising

—— Sunday Times

Timely, excruciating and important.

—— Bookseller
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