The internationally bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams presents
a celebration of the highs and lows of existence, on the grandest
possible scale: the story of Creation, as told by God.
Once before time existed, Mr g woke up from a nap and decided to create
the universe. In the shimmering Void, where he lives with his Aunt
Penelope and Uncle Deva, he creates time, space, and matter. Soon follow
stars, planets, animate matter, consciousness, and intelligent beings
with moral dilemmas. But the creation of space and time has unintended
consequences, including the arrival of Belhor, a clever and devious
rival. Belhor delights in needling Mr g, demanding explanations for the
inexplicable, offering his own opinions on the fledgling universes, and
maintaining the necessity of evil. As Mr g's favorite universe grows, he
discovers how an act of creation can change everything in the
world--including the creator himself.