Black Swans, White Crows, and the Persistence of Consciousness: A Personal Journey Towards Enchantment Through Physics, Philosophy, and Parapsychology

What is consciousness? What is the nature of reality? Is there the possibility of an afterlife? Great minds have pondered these questions since the dawn of civilization. In this both personal and scholarly exploration, the author brings us on her lifelong quest to understand these and other mysteries. She traces a course through personal religious exploration, loss, illness, and survival on her journey towards meaning and enchantment.  The narrative begins as a memoir, yet soon finds itself delving deeply into theories of quantum physics, philosophy, and paranormal phenomena.
It is indeed rare to find a book with quotes from Niels Bohr, Carl Sagan, William James, Jim Carrey, J. K. Rowling, and William Shakespeare all in one tight package! Drawing from psychology, history, philosophy, literature, and the physical sciences, the author's balanced approach and clear prose integrate a wide array of theories and paradigms into a cohesive whole. By joining her on this journey, readers are sure to find some enchantment of their own along the way.