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Book Review of A Foundation in Wisdom

A Foundation in Wisdom
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"A Foundation in Wisdom" is the debut novel written by Professor of Mathematics, Dr. Robert Watson. It is an epic fantasy that includes math, a road trip, and philosophical questions. Watson has created quite the cast of heroes and villains. The story begins with Sheridan entertaining his traveling companion with a story. The protagonist of the story Sheridan tells is Marcus, a mathematician who faces questions such as, "what if you could prove the universe out of existence?" The author's sense of humor shines throughout the whole novel, so while this story deals with some deep philosophical questions, it does so in a way that makes you laugh. "A Foundation in Wisdom" is a journey worth taking and thoughts worth pondering.