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Letters from an Astrophysicist

By: Neil deGrasse Tyson
Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson, full cast
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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: what is our place in the universe?

The result is an awe-inspiring listen 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.

©2019 Neil deGrasse Tyson (P)2019 Penguin Audio

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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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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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Great short listen

Great listen for an afternoon if you if the car or anything else around the home

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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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Highly recommended reading/audiobook

Loved it! My intro to Neil deGrasse Tyson. A thoroughly enjoyable and learning listening experience.

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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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not what I expected.

I didn't get particularly far through, your mileage might be better than mine. good luck

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