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Going Somewhere: Truth About a Life in Science Kindle Edition

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Going Somewhere is a dynamic autobiographical narrative about biophysicist Andrew Marino’s career in science since the 1960s. The book explores—with a depth and drama that arise from personal involvement—an exceptionally wide range of science-related matters: the function of electricity in living things; the influence of corporate and military power on science; the operation of the NIH, FDA, and other state and federal agencies dealing with human health; the problem of scientific “experts” in legal settings; the distorting influence of the physics model of science on biology; the role of chaos theory in experimental biology; and crucial public misconceptions about how science functions. These matters arise in the long course of Marino’s scientific and legal activities in the complex 35-year debate over the health risks of EMFs.
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People whose lives have been touched by cancer or other medical calamities donate generously to the agencies which promise a "cure." Yet the agencies often care more about maintaining their own life-style and the polluting military-industrial complex which funds it, than they do about finding "cures." Going Somewhere uncovers the insanity of this system designed to hide the truth and reward the polluter rather than the scientist trying to improve the public health. Every young researcher will have to decide between truth and "easy street," and this is a must-read to warn them about the difficult choices ahead. --Rosalie Bertell, Physicians for Humanitarian Medicine

For the readers coming on this scientific niche for the first time, the stories are fresh and compelling, and like me they will be unable to stop reading. The book follows the genre established by Rachel Carson and others, and is more than a worthy successor, written in an attractive style and reflecting a clear knowledge of the classics whose early paradigms tell us there is nothing new in human society. (I particularly loved Marino's visit to Hades to question some of the departed biophysics fraternity.) --Roger Coghill, Biologist

In this thought-provoking book, Marino recounts his extraordinary journey through the realm of health risks associated with electromagnetic fields (EMFs), his quest for knowledge and truth, and his battle for justice. It is a thoughtful, fascinating book which contains the wisdom of an accomplished investigator, a true Doctor of Philosophy who has been able to stand back, to question the established order, and to be tenacious in his quest. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in the effects of electromagnetic fields on living beings, especially to the truth-seekers, to those interested in the functioning of modern science, in environmental science and in its legal aspects. --Stephane Egot-Lemaire, Bioengineer

This dramatic story of science for sale is told unassumingly, from an intimate, personal viewpoint, replete with courtroom cross-examinations, mordant observations about individuals, and dream fantasies. Marino is engaged in a personal quest, and he reveals his thoughts in a way few scientists have dared. He is indeed a seeker of the truth, about electromagnetic fields but also about his own life. His story is both disturbing and uplifting. --Brian Martin, Professor of Social Sciences

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005D9JBX0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cassandra Publishing (July 17, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 17, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 709 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 465 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 76 ratings

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Andrew A. Marino
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Andrew Marino taught in Orthopedics and Neurology at LSU Medical School. For 50 years he performed laboratory and clinical research on the biophysics and health impact of electromagnetic energy, and served as a legal consultant in numerous court cases in the area. He is the author of many scientific publications, available on his personal website at andrewamarino.com. He is married and the father of four children.

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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2023
Wake up and smell the roses, the truth about EMFs has been hidden from us for decades. Props to Andrew Marino for writing this incredibly inspiring book. He has inspired the next generation to continue to question the narrative and bring the truth to the forefront.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018
Back in 2001, I first started using a cellphone and by 2002 I developed a bone tumor behind my left ear. I saw a neurologist and had a CT, the results were that the tumor in my skull was protruding outward and not yet inward against my brain. Thank God. The tumor was to be monitored. I immediately stopped holding my cell phone to my head, never ever again. Fast forward to 2018, I just finished reading Andrew Marino's book. My bone tumor has been stable (no growth, same size as in 2002) all these years, and I haven't put a cell phone to my head since 2002. And no cordless phones, no earbuds, no bluetooth. I try to limit my EMF exposure. Dr Marino's life work and book are impressive. This is a brave work he had done for humanity. I will not forget the gist of something he said, paraphrased here: what if murder was committed and the murderer vanished without a trace? Non-native EMF (from technologies cell phones, powerlines, 5G, cell towers) is that murderer, and it's a serial killer, a mass murderer! I told my family that if I develop brain cancer, or any other cancer, and die, know that the underlying cause is EMFs. Take heed.
"But-for" the cellphone, I would not have this tumor.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2011
Dr. Andrew Marino's new book, Going Somewhere - Truth About a Life in Science, has courageously unveiled the covenant of Truth, the promise of Renaissance, upon which good science is presumed to be based. The electrical industry's ruthless egomania and disregard for Truth contribute unlimited power to inhibit justice by controlling government officials, the information and education media, and the courts in some jurisdictions. The oxymoron myths promoted by utility "experts" to defend their electrical trespassing, as observed by Marino, were dispelled by cow-side investigators who discovered in Midwest (USA) farms, homes, schools, and workplaces that electric and magnetic fields were destroying productive livestock enterprises, the families, and the economy they supported. Numerous peer reviewed studies concur that EMF can compromise the immune defense systems of animals and man and is synergistic with other ailments, thus proliferating and exacerbating allergies, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. Only a well educated electorate, which Dr. Marino so skillfully accomplishes, can reverse the trend and adopt public policies based on Truth. Industry profits should pay for corrective engineering, reconstruction, and the enormous financial burdens on citizens' suffering and to health systems caused by negligence and EMF trespassing on private property by electric power and communications corporations.

Bravo! Andrew has it right! I look forward to his next book!

Donald Hillman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017
dr marino writes a fascinating true story about his career as a biophysics researcher on the effects of electromagnetic energy on people and animals. he tells a story that very few researchers dare to tell: how even prestigious scientific journals and writers have been influenced on what they publish and what they say, based on their own prejudices, their own power trips and their own agenda, which often does not have the public interest at heart, but has either industry or their careers and funding for future research at the base of their publicly aired views. this book is a real eye opener for those of us who are not scientific researchers, and those of us who formally were impressed with new research that is published. this book teaches the reader to look behind the so called facts and see what the basis for publication and the basis for the research actually is.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022
I used to be the “follow the science” guy.

I understand what is happening now. You have to read the studies and understand the methods inside out and even then you must be careful.

These people are manipulative and unjust. It is sad. Science is not what I thought it was.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
After reading the book "The Body Electric" by Dr. Robert Becker, I had to get this book. It was in the 80s that Dr. Becker's work was done and published. He was even featured on 60 Minutes where he talked about the damaging effects of EMFs and twice nominated for the Nobel Prize. Andrew Marino here really tells the story of how even in the study of the sciences, the human element comes into play here.

It may have been nearly 40 years past, but Dr. Becker was so inspirational to his former students. My own research on the piezoelectric effects of the bone tissue in relation to Wolff's Law led me to Dr. Becker's work. His findings about the Immortal Hydra and its incredible regenerative ability sort of predicted the findings in recent decades about the immortal ability of the hydra. Marino was still a graduate student back then and this book shows just how influential one great man can be on others.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2019
Through his own personal lifelong experience working with EMFs, Marino shows how science can be manipulated to suit the selfishness of certain groups, and how science has become a tool that these groups use for their search for power and wealth regardless of truth and justice.

Although he focuses on the issue of EMFs, one can draw similar conclusions as to how the food and drug industries work.

In all, this is an eye opening story of the world that we live in. We need to become aware of how dangerous it is to let industries determine safety standards using science as their personal puppet tool. This world certainly need more Marinos!!!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2019
Great view of the "process" of going nowhere with human health - too many powerful people blocking it, and too many smart men opening Pandora's box for greedy power-hungry men that end up hurting us all.
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Top reviews from other countries

myname
5.0 out of 5 stars amazingly insightful book
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2023
I learned so much about how science is done and also about the impacts of EMFs. The values and ethics shown by Marino are profound and had a great positive impact on me.
Al Signs
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2021
A very good read, the book lets us know that there is a lot more politics in science than should be. It shows how money and power determines the outcome of research. There are far too many people in research for their own personal benefit and not the good of all mankind. It shows how arrogance destroys a lot of scientific research and those that go against the grain.
Wayne Krekoski
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2016
North Americans NEED this...Science is NOT a god...it can and is manipulated...!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Question Everything
Reviewed in Canada on September 18, 2020
Some of the writing is difficult to wade through as the author is both scientist and lawyer. However, he presents a compelling story of the reason we must question the "facts." Who checks the experts and the fact checkers? Who makes the determination that something is right or wrong, good or bad? This book asks you to use your mind and reason and to think critically. It was not always an easy read, and if you are squeamish about animal science, you might give it a skip. Otherwise, it pushes a lot of buttons and is well worth the read.

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