Would you Rollback your body age to 25 if you could?

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Retiree’s might enjoy reading this Science Fiction book that stitches together some near future possibilities…

  • Medical DNA breakthrough that rolls your whole body back to age 25, from age 88
  • Aliens from another planet finally send back their reply to our message we sent 18 years ago. It takes that long for messages to travel at the speed of light. Should we trust aliens?
  • Marriage challenges if there is a large age gap between partners.
  • What evolutionary elements will enable a planet to last for ever? It Darwinian evolution sustainable?

It is a captivating science fiction novel set in 2047. The story revolves around an astronomer named Sarah, who played a crucial role in translating Earth’s first extraterrestrial message received 38 years earlier. When a second message arrives from an unknown alien race, Sarah faces the challenge of decoding it. Meanwhile, a billionaire offers her and her husband, Don, a rejuvenation procedure known as “rollback,” which reverts their bodies to their 25-year-old selves. While the process works for Don, it fails for Sarah, leaving her facing mortality while Don begins anew. The novel delves into themes of rejuvenation, first contact, and the social impact of advanced technology. 

Canadian’s will appreciate the story being set in Toronto, Ontario with lots of Canadian references. The award winning Canadian author, Robert J. Sawyer has Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author.

Publishers summary:

Thirty-eight years ago, Dr. Sarah Halifax earned worldwide fame by deciphering a radio transmission from an unknown intelligence reaching out from deep space. Now 87, Sarah receives news that, at long last, a new signal has been received, and her services are desperately needed once again.

But Sarah needs to stay alive long enough to decode the message. With the aid of corporate backers, she and her husband undertake an incredibly costly medical process called a Rollback, in which decades may be added to their lives – but only if it’s successful.

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Conclusion

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The science fiction is actually “believable” as a near future possibility, including personal home robots and such, but the tech story is beautifully blended with an enduring love story and insights to the elements of a good and long lasting planet.

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