The Bond: Connecting Through the Space Between Us

by Lynne McTaggart

For centuries, Western science and many Western cultures have taught us to think of ourselves as individuals. But today, a revolutionary new understanding is emerging from the laboratories of the most cutting-edge physicists, biologists, and

What matters is not the isolated entity, but the space between things, the relationship of things. The Bond.

By international bestselling author Lynne McTaggart , The Bond is the culmination of her groundbreaking work. It offers a completely new, scientific story of life and the human experience, one that challenges the very way we conceive of ourselves and our world. The Bond shows that the essential impulse of all life is a will to connect rather than a drive to compete.

In fact, we are inescapably connected, hardwired to each other at our most elemental level—from cells to whole societies. The desire to help others is so necessary that we experience it as one of our chief pleasures, as essential as eating and having sex, and we succeed and prosper only when we see ourselves as part of a greater whole. Every conflict that occurs—whether between husband and wife, social or racial groups, or nations—is resolved only when we can fully see and embrace the space—the bond—between us.

McTaggart offers detailed recommendations to help foster more holistic thinking, more cooperative relationships, and more unified social groups. Blending interviews and human stories into an absorbing narrative, she shows

• A simple daily practice conditions the brain to enable you to become more empathetic toward others

• A new way of speaking and listening can overcome polarization, helping the staunchest of enemies to become close friends

• People who fire together wire Whenever a group works together for a common goal, the brains of all parties begin to get on the same wavelength, strengthening the bond within the group

• Fairness is more powerful than A small group of individuals committed to strong reciprocity can “invade” a population of self-interested individuals and create a fairer society

The Bond offers a breathtaking, visionary plan for a new way to live, in harmony with our true nature and with each other, and a new way to heal our relationships, our neighborhoods, and our world.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Science, Psychology, Philosophy, Metaphysics, Self Help

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

American journalist, author, publisher and lecturer, now living in London.

Reviews

[Saiisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

The premise of this book is that we're not individual organisms / animals / beings, but that we're all connected at the core! It's exhilarating to read through Lynne McTaggart's extensive research into several scientific hypotheses, experiments, and conclusions that go into proving this premise.

I enjoyed the wide variety of sciences that Lynne researched for this book - from genetics, biology, and neuroscience, to sociology, psychology and quantum physics. Although some of her conclusions might seem to be made too quickly for some scientists to appreciate, for the spiritualists among us, we knew that this was coming.

From cells to societies, there's no other way for us but to recognize the bond between each other, that connects us across the space between us - this is the nature of the universe - why fight it? Instead, let's use it to heal collectively.

For anyone who wants to read this book - I'd recommend that you read it slowly, to savor the depth and dynamics of The Bond.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful. A new way of understanding the evolution, which is not a dog eat dog or supporting the competion but collectiveness and oneness. Beautiful.

[Jan Daker · Rating 4 out of 5]

"We are inescapably connected, hardwired to each other at our most elemental level--from cells to whole societies."
Love McTaggart books as she always shows the research behind her thoughts. Fascinating info on cells being connected. With the American society currently fragmented,McTaggart gives cause for hope plus methods to achieve the Bond.

[Hessah Alhashash · Rating 5 out of 5]

أحب اسلوب لين ، على الرغم من اني اشعر بالملل احيانا من الاسهاب في عرض الفكرة، لكنها تحاول بكل جهد ان تثبت وجهه نظرها بالأدلة العلمية والقصص، كتاب الرباط كتاب جميل يعرض فكرة بأننا مترابطون وإن كل حركة منك او فكرة او شعور له تأثير على من حولك .. قرأت الكتاب مرتين اول مرة 2020 والثانية 2025.

في نهاية الكتاب تعرض فصل عملي لتطبيق تمارين تشعرك بالرابط بمن حولك وترجع للاتصال بعد الانفصال، تأملات وتمارين لرفع الوعي اتجاه الفكرة والحكم والسلوك، وفي نهاية الكتاب مقترحات لنوادي القراءة بكيفية تطبيق افكار الكتاب من خلال برنامج اسبوعي

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is timely and well written and researched. I quickly rushed through it the first time and will now revisit it and spend more time. Totally out of the box and so applicable to the changes in our world and how we can shift our perspective.

[Sofia · Rating 4 out of 5]

É sempre bom ler livros que nos inspirem a sermos a melhor versão de nós mesmos.

[Sonia189 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Trouxe este livro da biblioteca sem saber nada da autora nem do que seria o livro (a capa da edição que li é diferente desta) e até gostei de alguns exemplos que a autora usa para tentar explicar os conceitos.

Contudo, terminei o livro nada convencida nem lá muito esclarecida sobre as ideias dela e a noção de que somos (seres humanos) mais fortes unidos que separados não é grande novidade mas entre escrever sobre isto e dizer o que deveriamos fazer e chegar a concretizar vai um grande passo.

[H.S. Palladino · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is good, but I liked her other books, the Field and the Intention experiment way more! Still, this woman is so knowledgable about this stuff, all her books are worth a read.

[Harry Alleva · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lynne McTaggart has written a book, backed by the latest scientific experiments/studies, clearly indicating that rather than being a species that thrives on competition and survival of the strongest/fittest, we, and the universe as a whole for that matter, are hard wired to cooperate with one another. Cooperation, empathy, a willingness to help one another is our nature. What we have been taught, since childhood, to compete with one another, to excel at any cost, does not, and has not served us well. As a result we find ourselves faced with a myriad of problems from environmental degradation, economic collapse, war and disease etc. etc. This is beyond just a "feel good book". To borrow from her book, "the type of change required will not come from the top down but rather from the bottom up. Ordinary individuals making changes that ultimately cause a contagion of change in their neighbourhoods and workplaces. This change starts with you and me, in the fundamental way that we engage with the world.................and transform our life's purpose from me and mine alone to ours."

Chapter 13 of her book sets out a plan of action to bring these principles into your life.

[Cyberpayanee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A radical attempt to extend the foundations of scientific inquiry into broader realms of human experience. A class of human experience -spritual , (more valuable and rarer than rational thought - in terms of human values, health and deep happiness) have been the heritage of many indigenous traditions all over the world. This is hardly ever considered but totally ignored by mainstream science and medicine. At the best labled as paranormal, new age etc in a bid to put this aside as it is too challenging to the scientific theories, which are compartmentalied and lacks wholeness. This way of thinking is protected by stalwarts and scientific bodies, that it constricts true scientific development.

Ruper Sheldrake and few had been a lonely voices for 2 decades in an effort to broaden scientific outlook. But most scientists are boxed within conventional thinking. A good read if this is your interest.

[Pat Rolston · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another example of Lynne McTaggart creating a very interesting read building on her previous success'. The theme at it's core is together we win and individually we lose. I am generous with the 5 stars from a literary perspective, but the themes are compelling for those who enjoy Malcolm Gladwell's style with soft science combined with more orthodox rigor in limited cases that really entertains and informs. Her very optimistic view of humanity is refreshing and perfect for the Christmas season using example after example of the Karmic influence of good deeds and living by the Golden Rule.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed reading The Bond. Found the science behind the message to be very interesting and thought provoking. I have been recommended The Intention Experiment also by Lynne McTaggart as a great read too.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third in a trilogy by Lynne McTaggart documenting how researchers and scientific thinking is changing to incorporate what some spiritual teachers have been saying all along. Everything is connected and learning to live this truth will change our lives as well as our world.

[Cara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the last of Lynne's books for me to read and probably my favorite topic, but my least favorite book. It was hard to get through for some reason. I think because it felt like she tried to write about a spiritual topic without the Spirit.

[Mari]

A must read!

[M. Winslow · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing book. I listened to the audio version and really, REALLY enjoyed the book. Scientific, spiritual, and just amazing.

[Marilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything we sense proved through well-researched evidence and clear arguments. Highly recommended!

[Cécile · Rating 3 out of 5]

The content of the book is interesting, the reason for only 3 stars is that it is not presented in an interesting way, hence the 8 months it took me to read it.
It is a fact book, it’s full of information and scientific studies, stacked one after the other. What it is not is inspiring.
So depending on you’re looking for, this might or might not be the book to get you on your quest to feel and live the “bond”.

[Marc Kluijtmans · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book about a more fundamental way of looking at our humanity than from the self. It is an refreshing way of looking at society and your place in it. Not from the ego, but from a larger perspective.

[Cinyee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vert interesting book. The author demonstrates her point from many different aspects, from atom to society. I wasn't expecting the book to be that thick, but it was am enjoyable reading that will make you think outside the box.

[miss c a shuter · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Importance Of Togetherness

This book reminds me that we are social creatures. We are better when we work together. If we are able to see things as from the perspective of another we are able to take a step closer to them.

[Suzana · Rating 3 out of 5]

DNF. Found it interesting but I got bored with it.

[Valerie Mahaffey · Rating 3 out of 5]

My enjoyment thru this book was uneven. Some parts were brilliant and others not. Overall I didn't learn much, but I did resonate with what I heard.

[Linnea Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent buildup to how we should be in this world to get along peacefully. First step is to see the world as a whole and then to see our part in it and recognize that healing of the whole is key.

[Victoria Kitty · Rating 2 out of 5]

I got nothing out of it.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book. This book! It felt like my heart, bottled up and flowing throughout the pages. A gorgeous exploration of human connection. Going to be in my top books of the year. Must read again.

[Michel Létourneau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellents liens révélateurs

[Gregory Boyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is an excellent writer, the content is easy to read, engaging, yet thought provoking. She builds a case for human-human connectedness that extends deeply into biology and psychology. Hence I give 4 stars. Because of the necessary use of research studies, she appropriately includes the names of the researchers; which detracts slightly form the flow - in other words, it is slightly academic in presentation and could be ponderous for some readers.

[Ingrid · Rating 3 out of 5]

Niet haar beste werk, maar wel een aanvulling op haar voorgaande boeken. In het midden vertoont het een grote dip, wanneer ze allerlei onderzoeken toelicht en verklaart. Misschien vindt ze het nodig als waarheidsverklaring, maar het las niet erg prettig. Het laatste stuk ging over pay-it-forward. Ik begrijp de link met 'verbinding' maar het is zo'n bekend fenomeen dat ik daar niets nieuws uit gehaald heb.

[Dale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picks up from the prior book, The Field, and goes further with some of the discussion. Experimental data got a little repetitive at times, but would not like to have missed the message of this volume.