Letters from an Astrophysicist
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Letters from an Astrophysicist
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
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full cast
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
Join the galactic conversation on the biggest issues in the universe
‘Don't fear change. Don't fear failure. The only thing to fear is loss of ambition. But if you've got plenty of that, then you have nothing to fear at all’ – Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is arguably the most influential, acclaimed scientist on the planet. As director of the Hayden Planetarium, and host of Cosmos and StarTalk, he has dedicated his life to exploring and explaining the mysteries of the universe.
Every year, he receives thousands of letters – from students to prisoners, scientists to priests. Some seek advice, others yearn for inspiration; some are full of despair, others burst with wonder. But they are all searching for understanding, meaning and truth.
His replies are by turns wise, funny, and mind-blowing. In this, his most personal book by far, he covers everything from God to the history of science, from aliens to death. He bares his soul – his passions, his doubts, his hopes. The big theme is everywhere in these pages: what is our place in the universe?
The result is an awe-inspiring read and an intimate portal into an incredible mind, which reveals the power of the universe to start conversations and inspire curiosity in all of us.
The full list of narrators includes Victor Bevine, Gabriel Vaughan, Lauren Fortgang, Neil Hellegers, Kevin Free, Vikas Adam, Nick Sullivan, Gabra Zackman, Allyson Johnson, Brandon Rubin, and Piper Goodeve.
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- rehoszvm
- 13-11-2019
Too Arrogant.
Neil may think he is doing the science community some form of justice by disproving illiterate or uneducated writers presumptions but really he is coming off as arrogant and ultimately rude. There are better cosmos books out there. Pass.
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- Manoj Goriga
- 04-12-2019
letters of knowledge
thank you Neil for sharing the letters you received, you are awesome and inspire many.
your distance relative,
Manoj Goriga.❤️
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- Anonymous User
- 12-12-2022
Great short listen
Great listen for an afternoon if you if the car or anything else around the home
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- Anonymous User
- 29-01-2021
Informative listening!
This book was informative and at times, emotive. It gave a simplified real world view on astrophysics that anyone can understand and relate to
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- Almah Tararia
- 19-12-2019
Highly recommended reading/audiobook
Loved it! My intro to Neil deGrasse Tyson. A thoroughly enjoyable and learning listening experience.
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- Leesa
- 12-09-2022
Great listen.
Before I knew it I was at the end. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend. Now to find my next Neil listen.
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- Michael D.
- 06-12-2022
not what I expected.
I didn't get particularly far through, your mileage might be better than mine. good luck
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- Louise McGougan
- 24-06-2024
Boring and condescending
I only listened to about a quarter of it and moved to another book. I found it boring.
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