The Cloud of Unknowing Book

David Sears grew up in the shadow of his brilliant younger sister, Diana, convinced by their father that she would accomplish great things. Instead, she married and had a son, Jason, who—like David and Dianaâ??s father—is schizophrenic. Her husband, Mark, a geneticist, never made peace with Jasonâ??s condition.  Perhaps this is why, when Jason drowns, Diana will not accept the authoritiesâ?? conclusion that his death was accidental. Or perhaps Diana is going mad. She begins to send David faxes and e-mails about ancient murders, driven by her growing belief that the earth is Gaia, a living witness to her sonâ??s murder who could give evidence in the case she is building against her husband. David soon fears for his own familyâ??s safety as the seductive qualities of Dianaâ??s manic energy become impossible to ignore.  In The Cloud of Unknowing, Cook explores the power of blood and family mythology.Read More