"My former student, then scientist, teacher, lawyer, and now author, Mishri Jain tells a tender love story that is ingeniously intertwined with revolutionary frontiers of genomics and molecular medicine. This setting provides a stage for Jain to present a forward looking philosophy about life, change and huge gap that exists separating modern science and much of today's society. Reason and Reality is a fascinating novel of uncommon quality."

"Lily and Samir are much more than just another pair of young lovers. They are what we all need to be - open minded, warm hearted and thoughtful. Jain smoothly slips past our usual defenses, and makes us care deeply about issues that we barely notice. This is a rare accomplishment  indeed, and a thought-provoking, captivating must read."

"Reason and Reality is the thinking person's novel. In this tender tale of love, Mishrilal Jain has skillfully managed to compress numerous intelligent and nuanced reflections of the issues of out time. Rich and vivid descriptions of courtroom maneuvers, the life of the academy and the poetic fervor of the fiction add to the readability of this fast-paced and highly absorbing romantic story. Ultimately, one is left wondering about the mysterious relationship between reason and reality."

"Beautifully written Reason and Reality is an engaging novel, delightfully rich and thought provoking. An extraordinary literary work that will transcend time."