From Newton, Einstein, to GOD: A Poetic Memoir

by Leong Ying

From Newton, Einstein to GOD is a poetic memoir that follows the amazing life of Leong Ying, beginning with his birth into poverty in 1961 in the former British colony of Singapore. After a short time, his family is able to make their way to England. There, as a child with prophetic abilities and a penchant for daydreaming, Ying turns away from his spirituality and toward the logic of science, ultimately earning a graduate degree in nuclear physics. Shortly thereafter, Ying immigrates to the United States and, for a time, chases what he sees as the declining American dream. 

In this new land, the duality of Ying’s life comes into focus, and he uses science—which he’d formerly applied to deny the existence of God—to reveal the “ultimate godly secrets.” In doing so, he discovers the Twin Universe, a grand cosmic cycle that will lead us into a new phase, one that will have a dramatic influence on the existence and evolution of humankind and our humanity to come. 

Through his unique writing style, Ying’s philosophy and ideas come vividly to life. Interspersed with photographs from his youth and adulthood, each page is a unique dance between words and images that will inspire and enlighten. 

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 13, 2015

About the author

Dr. Ying was born in Asia, educated in Europe, and now resides and works in the U.S. He is a marathoner who has run across all seven continents, a nuclear physicist by academic qualification, a patented inventor and a skilled engineer in the fields of cryogenics, superconductivity and radiation technologies. He is also a science fiction author, stage director and poet.

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dr. Ying’s varied experiences and education lead him on a journey to explore the universe and all the knowable that dwells in it, but also the ultimate question of how and why it came into being. The book is a biographical memoir written in a wrenched poetical scheme that leaves some gaps and lapses into narrative sentences upon occasion, disrupting the rhythm until it finds the flow again.
Filled with an interesting picture of an immigrant family leaving China and finding a new life in Great Britain, the dynamics of working parents and distance, a young man forced to find a way to fit into an alien society and grow up to make his own way in life, Newton, Einstein to God is an interesting story. Readers must read behind the lines to get a fuller picture of the emotion, or as admitted by the author, lack of emotion and only belated ability to really connect to others, particularly his parents. Dr. Ying’s courage to venture into education, reason about his culture and delve into matters of faith is admirable. An English class, he says, led him to attempt this type of story-telling for his book. There are memorable nuances, an interesting reference to appearing in a Star Trek movie, which had me reviewing my copy to find his performance. I may have caught him in two very brief spots, though I’m not sure and there are no credits for him in my version.

Regarding the proof of God segment, Dr. Ying comes up with his theory, though it’s a little hazy to me how he actually decided there is a God and changes his life because of this inspiration. He writes a series of commandments he calls edicts: cherish life, earn your own values, defy oppression, and so forth. He mentions more than once belief in a great power, or a primary supercomputer, that permeates the universe, but a lack of emphasis on Christ makes me think the faith described is not Christian but deity-central. “Try to divide or multiple GOD and you still get total unity.”

Those who are poets might find the scheme a bit difficult, but there are moments of lyricism: “Universal Laws of Thermodynamics was to be the crowning culmination. On the last fourth page I wrote the conclusion as the Proof of GOD. Determine to garner a Noble Prize in Physics against mighty odds.” The lack of consistent tense and some punctuation which would not affect the syllable count in the attempted couplets was problematic. Those readers who enjoy a quirky style would find this book an interesting read. I enjoyed this little venture into the life of an intriguing personality.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Leong Ying was born in the early 1960s to a poor family in Singapore. Eventually, his family made its way to England, where they opened up a fish and chips shop. As he grew, the young man's beliefs began to change. Ultimately, through his studies of physics, he pondered the idea of the Twin Universe. This book, described by the publisher as a “poetic memoir”, is the author's own telling of his life and his beliefs, through rhymed verse.

Whether or not you agree with the author's revelatory beliefs, one thing you can count on is for this book to give you a glimpse into his cultural background. He shares what it was like as a young boy from Singapore to grow up in English schools, often the only child of a different race in the classroom. He also talks about how his family's Chinese side influenced his upbringing and beliefs. Like most young people, as he matured and furthered his education, he developed his own viewpoint. Interspersed among the pages of poetry are photographs from the author's life story.

While his poetry may not always be textbook smooth, it is poetry after all, and as such should be in the author's own personal style. It actually took some creativity to find a way to rhyme certain scientific terms, and some of the wordplay reveals the writer's wry wit. Had I been walking through a bookstore, browsing, I probably would not have picked this one up and taken it home. However, upon reading a copy so that I could share this review with you, I am happy to have had the chance to hear this story. I think there is always so much we can learn from another person's experiences, especially if they are so different from our own upbringing.

This book was just published January 13, 2015 by Emerald Book Company. ISBN 978-1-937110-71-0. An e-book is also available. Suggested retail price in the US is $18.95.

[Nerisa Eugenia Waterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to be honest, I really didn’t know what to expect from this book, but the title captured my attention and I was hooked from the first page on.
“From Newton, Einstein, To God” is a poetic memoir that documents the journey of the Author’s exploration of spirituality and it’s practicality from a scientific point of view.

The Author Leong Ying… Using his unique theory of combining science and religion as an Atheist Scientist… proved God’s existence by discovering a Twin Universe.

Now if you’re thinking that this some type of sci-fi novel…Well it’s not. It’s a memoir about Leong Ying’s life written in the language of love…Poetry.

Leong Ying gives us first row seats to his life…
And we laugh as we see him as a boy who likes to play pranks and practical jokes.
And we smile as proud parents as we see him evolve from a boy to a man who writes about his scientific beliefs and cosmic truths.
But we also cry and cheer him on as we watch him overcome various obstacles in life…one of them...dyslexia.

However, it is the search for truth and the existence of God that takes center stage of Leong Ying’s Life. From Newton, Einstein, To God, there is no doubt that you will probably learn something new about spirituality, religion, and science...And yourself.

This book will definitely open your mind to exploring the Universe around you, and perhaps even encourage you to embark on your own spiritual journey. I think this is an excellent book, and it's a book that you should read at least once in your lifetime...And I highly recommend it.

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[Terra Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

From Netwton, Einstein, to God is an interesting story of an amazing life. Ying starts off as a wondering child with strange abilities. Abilities that seem to tantalize him and terrify him with equal measure. I find it interesting that even with these occurrences happening to him he still begins to disbelieve in God.

So many people go into science thinking to prove that God doesn't exist. Ying started off with a similar thought. But even Einstein said that science led him to believe more fully in the existence of God. Ying found himself following in the footsteps of one of his heroes when he came across "The Twin Universe" theory.

The book is beautifully written and a spellbinding tale of an immigrant coming to America and trying to make the dream of a better life come true while battling his inner demons and doubts. It was compelling and drew you in, making you want to care about this man's journey into self knowledge. And of course some pretty amazing scientific breakthroughs as well.

[Rhonda Lomazow · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful lyrical book about the authors life Scientific accomplishments&his spiritual life.He openly shares his life &had ventures a wonderful read.