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Sum: Tales from the Afterlives

By: David Eagleman
Narrated by: Gillian Anderson, Emily Blunt, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, David Eagleman, Noel Fielding, Stephen Fry
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In this astounding book, David Eagleman entertains 40 fictional possibilities of life beyond death. With wit and humanity he asks the key questions about existence, hope, technology and love.

These stories are full of big ideas and bold imagination.This audiobook assembles a stellar cast of readers who bring the scenarios of SUM brilliantly alive: Gillian Anderson, Emily Blunt, Nick Cave, Jarvis Cocker, Jack Davenport, Lisa Dwan, David Eagleman, Noel Fielding, Kerry Fox, Stephen Fry, Clarke Peters, Lemn Sissay and Harriet Walter.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2009 David Eagleman (P)2010 Canongate Audiobooks Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Thought-Provoking

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Critic reviews

"You will not read a more dazzling book this year." (Stephen Fry)
"SUM has the unaccountable, jaw-dropping quality of genius." ( Observer)
"This delightful, thought-provoking little collection...will haunt the reader long after the last page has been turned." (Alexander McCall Smith)
"Elegant, surreal and philosophically questioning, each story from neuroscientist Eagleman offers an inventive, thought-provoking blend of science and romance." ( Metro)
"SUM is terrific . . .The inventiveness, the clarity and wit of the prose and the calm air of moral understanding that pervades this book add up to something completely original." (Philip Pullman)
"Read SUM and be amazed." ( Time)
"Witty, bright, sharp, and unexpected - as surprising a book as I've read for years. Every story is a new Heaven." (Brian Eno)
'Welcome to the audiobook intiative of the year. Brian Eno staged a community-centric version of this cult hit for the Brighton Festival - but audio is best for capturing Eagleman's frank but sympathetic bedside manner'. ( Time Out)
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probably the best thing I have read so far this year. glad I decided to go with the hype

amazing

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entropy, is what we all shall be,
after listening, and appreciating,
this book of poetry~☆

an interesting meditation on life without me~☆

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Although the subject isn't always one I'm happy to delve into. I laughed, cried and deeply pondered the (very believable) alternative ideas about our purpose and what may be waiting for us. I'm already looking forward to listening again - if I have time left, of course...

This is genius

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This book is incredibly create! I almost needed to pause between each story to fully grasp / contemplate the depth and diversity in the stories.
However, I’m really surprised at the shoddy recordings. Do t get me wrong, it is clear and loud enough, I just expect such sharp cuts between audio. It’s very distracting when you can tell two audio clips have been stitched together. Also, and what’s worse, I could actually hear paper being turned as the narraters read. I appreciate there are a lot of narraters in this book - some that may not be very experienced - but the sound technician should know to avoid these slip ups. It’s a shame as this book deserves better. That being said listen to it / or read it...you won’t be disappointed

The Black Mirror of after life! However...

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This book is a compendium of witty, thought-provoking, belief-busting and contrarian ideas on a subject that has been held as sacred for so long. It breaks barriers by the sheer unapologetic suppositions that each segment posits. The author is a stellar writer and neuroscientist.

I was deliciously enthralled by every one. This book for me is boldly revealing. I am purchasing the hardcopy version too.

Boldly Revealing

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Loved it. A diamond of a book, reflecting light in thousands of facets on the subject of the afterlife.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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I listened to this in only 2 sittings, loved all the stories and all the narrators are incredibly good. very pleasant, and something different! next time you get ask "what do you think it happens after we die" you will have a collection of stories to choose form. recommended

Entertaining and thought provoking

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Story wise, fantastic. This has been one of my favourite books for years.

Shame in this ebook that there is one guy who talks in such a hammy voice, it's very distracting and breaks you away from the words he is reading.

Mostly okay, one bad narrator.

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Great thought provoking ideas in stories..Nice i liked it and will listen to this again im sure !!

very good

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I found all these new theories of the afterlife thought-provoking, and the various narratives shared were engaging.

Imaginative and thought-provoking

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