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I usually don't bother writing reviews unless I find something particularly noteworthy or lacking. In this case I have the unfortunate obligation to report that Michio Kaku has completely missed the mark. I have read most of the available fare that covers theoretical Physics and actually requested this one from my family for a Christmas present. Because of the author's credentials, the recent copyright date, and the title of the book, I expected to see some presentation in support or against worm holes based on the latest physics and mathematics. What I found instead can be put into about three categories. The first part of the book is nothing but a brief history of Cosmology. The writing is entertaining but there is nothing new in the presentation and there is no indication before hand that this is a work of history. The second part of the book is an attempt to cover string and M theory. It is particularly light weight, and although he makes the statement that String Theory is the leading theory of "everything", he fails to present it in any detail. Finally, the remainder of the book deteriorates into philosophical and Christian religious ponderings that have nothing to do with the subject of the book. Will, the author wonders, there be concern over whether a clone has a soul? He cites the work of numerous Science fiction authors, all of whom I enjoy but have no importance here. Throughout the book he seems concerned with humanities' need to escape this universe for another as it cools over the next trillions of years, a point worthy of about 1 paragraph. This anxiety alone raises deep concern over his ability to grasp the true scale and scope of what Cosmology really represents. And, as far as "Parallel Worlds" is concerned, there is nothing new or convincing. The author says, "This may sound like science fiction." Indeed. Two stars, only because there are probably still many who are looking for a beginning guide to Cosmology and a mixture of science, religion and philosophy. Not to be considered a work of physics.