This book is an articulate, well-researched, intelligent compilation of new and ancient data that explores the implications of the extraterrestrial origins of the human race. The primary stories of our origins (religious versions/Darwinism) are called into question when held against scientific evidence and recorded histories of many cultures. Among Ward's key ideas are: · We live in a self-manifesting universe that is self-learning and consciously self-directing. · Consciousness is the primary field from which everything arises. Humans are manifestations of universal consciousness. · Intelligent human life has existed on earth much longer than believed and is consciously, emotionally, and physically interdependent with all species. · Science and technologies of a millennia ago were as advanced as they are today. · Human consciousness mirrors that of the universe's creators. · Our consciousness is not limited by the world of five senses. · Humanity is on the edge of understanding its true identity. · Humanity is rooted physically in the earth and our consciousness rooted in the stars.