Barry R. Parker

Rating: 4 of 5

An easy-to-understand introduction to quantum mechanics. (Admittedly, Einstein was the only name I recognized when I started the book.) The language wasn't too academic-y, and I really enjoyed the structure Parker used: one physicist at a time, sharing the history / evolution of the theory through that particular physicist's ideas and experiments. There were several times I paused with the realization of just how much our lives were / are affected by quantum physics. I'll definitely buy a copy in the near future because there were many parts I would have loved to highlight for quick reference in the future.

Side note: My biggest goals in reading Quantum Legacy were a greater understanding of the theory AND inspiration for my fiction; both goals were achieved.… (más)

Reasonably well-written, but ... dude needs a better editor. I could barely follow the physics parts. I also had a lot of trouble with the more-technical parts about music.

A GLOSSARY would have helped a lot.

It was interesting, and I learned stuff. But I could have learned more, if only I could have understood what he was talking about.

And his summary of 'all' music types was very US-centric: rock, country, jazz, blues, gospel, classical, opera, and then, oh by the way, other countries do things differently. WTF?

Details of the recording careers of various singers seemed out of place. Also, I don't really care which 'music greats' he personally got to hear play or sing live, nor what his opinion of American Idol is.… (más)