A Secret of the Universe: A Story of Love, Loss, and the Discovery of Eternal Truth
by Stephen L. Gibson
Published by Truth Driven Strategies
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Reviewed by Connie Anderson
Author Stephen Gibson is a successful Michigan businessman, who after 911, became fascinated with the origins of human belief and knowledge—epistemology.
What do you say about a 576-page story about “a secret of the universe?” Gibson covers all aspects of life: love, loss, friendship, and much more. All these relationships are mixed with religion, spirituality—and politics.
High school friends Ian and Bill are both seeking answers—as Ian moves away from his traditional religious upbringing, Bill becomes a devout Christian. Their friendship has remained strong through many things, and they now agree to disagree.
Ian is a pilot who works for Mac, who takes questioning to the deepest level. Because he is both wealthy and connected, Mac has pulled together scholars in many areas of study who meet quarterly to discuss, discern and discover truth.
All these Desoterica meetings are in complete secrecy—with a planned release of their findings set for December.
After a major terrorist attack and loss of life, the country is again in shock as after 911. What will Desoterica’s truth mean to the country—and to those who have created the document called the Bible of Desoterica?
One of the concepts is that we need to look inward so that we will understand others better when we understand ourselves. The book is filled with the explainable and the unexplainable—and you will find yourself questioning what you believe and why?
With each tragedy, people relate to God’s involvement. Did God allow/protect/prevent/save someone you love? Were your prayers answered?
The “ring story” about the father who gives all his sons the “ring of power,” telling each he has the true ring. This is a great story to make us questions what is right, and why do we believe that we have the “truth.”
What is the secret of the universe? Is love the most important secret? How do we handle loss?
The author is a pilot and a lot of conversation takes place in airplanes. They also fly sick people as part of the Compassionate flights. Having been in a small airplane that had some icing over Indiana, one icing scene was way too real for me.
Armchair Interviews says: If you like to be challenged in your thinking—especially related to your religious beliefs, this book will most certainly do that.
Author’s Web site: http:www.//TruthDrivenStrategies.com