Starry Messenger, Neil deGrasse Tyson
Starry Messenger, Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Starry Messenger
Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

Bestseller

Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Narrator: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/20/2022


Synopsis

"This engaging, conversational book begs to be read aloud, and who better than its author?... Tyson’s warmth and erudition make him a superb narrator of this excellent, thought-provoking book."- Library Journal

"Like a spaceship traveling the stars, Tyson's voice flows smoothly as he delivers complex topics and positive perspectives on the future..."- AudioFile

This program is read by the author, world-renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time—war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race—in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.

In a time when our political and cultural views feel more polarized than ever, Tyson provides a much-needed antidote to so much of what divides us, while making a passionate case for the twin chariots of enlightenment—a cosmic perspective and the rationality of science.

After thinking deeply about how science sees the world and about Earth as a planet, the human brain has the capacity to reset and recalibrates life’s priorities, shaping the actions we might take in response. No outlook on culture, society, or civilization remains untouched.

With crystalline prose, Starry Messenger walks us through the scientific palette that sees and paints the world differently. From insights on resolving global conflict to reminders of how precious it is to be alive, Tyson reveals, with warmth and eloquence, an array of brilliant and beautiful truths that apply to us all, informed and enlightened by knowledge of our place in the universe.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company.

About Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, among other books. He is the director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History, where he has served since 1996. Dr. Tyson is also the host and cofounder of the Emmy-nominated popular podcast StarTalk and its spinoff StarTalk Sports Edition, which combine science, humor, and pop culture. He is a recipient of 23 honorary doctorates, the Public Welfare Medal from the National Academy of Sciences, and the Distinguished Public Service Medal from NASA. Asteroid 13123 Tyson is named in his honor. He lives in New York City.


Reviews

Goodreads review by exploraDora on November 15, 2022

Usually I reserve the whole month of October for horror/thrilller/crime books only, but I've been sitting on this one for a few weeks and I just couldn't wait any longer, I was too excited. This is the third book that I read by Neil DeGrasse Tyson and it was an insightful, masterfully written and ca......more

Goodreads review by Craig on July 27, 2022

I was very pleased to win an advance copy of this book from the Goodreads giveaway program. I was a little afraid that some of the science or math portions would be hard to follow but found that my fears were groundless; it's written in a very clear and straightforward, easy to follow manner. I used......more

Goodreads review by Mike on October 01, 2022

Disappointing. I'm not sure where to categorize this version of Neil deGrasse Tyson - a Zealous Scientist or an Evangelical Rationalist, or both. There is such potential in the realm of science for the gift of humility and there are times Tyson can wield it. But his disdain for any worldviews other th......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on November 28, 2022

As I was reading this, I didn't expect to learn anything new, but that wasn't really the point. Even the title hints at its true purpose: to inspire awe. To be very sure, it's awe in the pure-reality sense, the scientific sense, and a measured analysis of who we are, what we might be capable of, and......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on April 18, 2023

Neil deGrasse Tyson Neil deGrasse Tyson, an American astrophysicist, is the Director of the Hayden Planetarium, the host of 'Star Talk' and 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey', a devotee of Twitter, and the author of many popular science books. In this narrative, Tyson strives to demonstrate that a scienti......more

Awards

  • Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year
  • Amazon.com Best Books of the Year