Starry Messenger

Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

By: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Narrated by: Neil deGrasse Tyson

"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.

another awesome book by an amazing man

I loved all of the money intellectual thought experiments that he presented and I just genuinely enjoy the way he reads his own writing.

Neil deGrasse Tyson does it again

This book is such a wonderful love letter to knowing and understanding our place in the universe, spoken with care and compassion to all humans. Once again, his insights and simple explanations and visualizations make me awe at life and all its wonders. I’m always fascinated by his ways of igniting passion in the human imagination to go beyond our biological predispositions to act on biases and instincts to grow beyond our “programming”. Love this book so much, and will recommend it to everyone I can.

So very thought provoking

Of only more people would consider the points the author makes about the human existence. Great book !

Fly higher

The author does a wonderful job of loosening our believes/prejudices and perspectives to encourage us to rise above our petty singular lives… and to see the common humanity in all of us.

Damn you Neil!

loved this book so much. Neil is the only one who she read his books. Always making sense, driving me nuts.