Starry Messenger

Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

By: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson

2022 Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, Long-listed
2022 Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, Long-listed

"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.

©2022 Neil deGrasse Tyson (P)2022 Macmillan Audio

Captivating

Absolutely captivating in content and reading voice! Listening to Neil deGrasse Tyson reading his own book is perfection.

Neil is fun but gets a little full of himself

I found the insights on the growth of technology excellent and thought provoking. His social commentary, on the other side, tended to be overly woke.

Easily the book of the Century

I loved this book. It captured humanity in such an accurate and scientific way.

Amazing perspective for all of us

What an amazing book! I love the different perspective on so many things in our lives. Neil gave an objective view so the listener could make their own judgement. I look at things differently now by trying to remove my personal belief and try to see things for how they really are. I think everyone can benefit from this book if they're looking to expand their perspective.

I loved it!

I am now the proud owner of a Cosmic Perspective! Well thought out, written, and narrated.

Buy it. Listen. Interesting and uplifting.

The book is insightful and grounding. Tyson is able explore current events and topics objectively, zooming in and out to glean insight. Particularly helpful for getting tribal fears in check, regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum. I also find his voice pleasant, which is oddly as important to me as the title itself when choosing an audiobook.

Fast listen because how cool it is

Fast listen because how cool it is

I’ll add a review to other reviews , why not :)

Absolutely loved this!

Loved everything he had to say. This was a great book. I highly recommend it!

Perspective

A really love listening to Dr. Tyson. He provokes thoughtfulness and promotes critical thinking. Enjoyed the book tremendously.

Hopeful and interesting.

For an educated and thoughtful person, life can seem hopeless because it will always end in death. But Neil deGrasse Tyson gives great insight and perspective, using facts from astronomy and math, to convince me that this all might just be important.