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Sapiens

By: Yuval Noah Harari
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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Brought to you by Penguin.

**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**

What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?

One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human.

Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us.

In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going.

'Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack Obama

'Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last... It may be the best book I've ever read' Chris Evans

'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species' Bill Gates

©2011 Yuval Noah Harari (P)2015 Penguin Audio

 Anthropology Biological Sciences Civilisation Evolution Evolution & Genetics Philosophy Science Society World Thought-Provoking Inspiring Africa Capitalism Imperialism Middle Ages Middle East Social justice Socialism Ancient History

Editorial reviews

Our species has only roamed the Earth for 200,000 years — but in that time, we’ve done more to change the face of the planet than any other creature in existence. In his provocative best-selling work Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari takes listeners on a journey through the history of mankind, from the Stone Age to today.

Over the course of this un-pausable audiobook, Harari examines how each generation of humanity left its mark on the planet - and how we’re still changing our world as each day passes.

Audie Award-winning English voice actor Derek Perkins skilfully navigates this thorough, research-driven work, setting the perfect tone for this riveting audiobook with his deep, intellectual delivery.

To put it simply in the words of one listener: 'Prepare to have your mind blown'.
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An objective -sometimes cynical- view of humans and civilization. With lot of open-ended philosophical questions. I love this author, I recommend Homo Deus too.

An accurate view of humankind

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This book was the most fascinating read, the best book I’ve ever read. The facts and hypotheses were thought provoking and relevant in a time where all possibilities of good & bad are real.

Exceptional

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amazing book start to finish. Covers the biological, political, economical and ethical parts of 'us' well worth the time!

superb

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Biology, history, religion, technology, economy - a quick glimpse on everything. Not too detailed, but detailed enough to inspire and make you rethink human.

A good book about... everything

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this is the best book I've ever read on humanity.a masterwork.a must read for all humans

incredible

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listened to it on my way to work and on the way home every day. absolutely loved it.

Amazingly thought provoking

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Such a wealth of learning. I will continue to reread this for many years to come

A Fascinating read

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This is one of the most elegantly written book on the history of mankind. Yuval Hariri has captured right historical events to build a believable moving picture of us. Writing style is gives a sense of authenticity without being domineering. This the book that you back to for all your life.

A landmark work- must read for all sapiens

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thought provoking, insightful and informative book.
scary to think of some of the future theories presented

awesome read

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loved this a lot, learnt so much in such a brief amount of time. hurrah

such a well written book.

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