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kmrobbins's review against another edition
4.0
A good introduction to Dr. Tyson, his writing style and his beliefs. I love the way he communicates and I'm looking forward to reading more of his work.
klacebo's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Not so much interest in the science, as I expected, but a lesson of how to respond in a humane manner, even in the face of controversy, with facts and compassion.
azsm's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
heatherday916's review against another edition
3.0
I have such mixed feelings about this book. I have always respected Dr Tyson and enjoyed his skill at educating on complex topics in engaging ways. And I’ve long been familiar with his agnosticism and his unwillingness to suffer fools. Some of his editorials and letter replies compiled here are wonderful - at turns heartwarming, soul touching, and humorous. Others seem unnecessarily blunt or harsh. Some to the point of making me wonder whether he’s actually a nice person. Of course, we all contain multitudes and it’s no one’s place to judge another person. And I suspect Dr Tyson would even agree with the idea that we should challenge those we admire, as life is about nothing if not inquiry and exploration. I enjoyed the book and it probably deserves four stars. Rating at three only because I am left feeling so conflicted in my feelings about the author’s approach to some responses.
sugarsprinkledtar's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
patex_7's review against another edition
4.0
A little bit repetitive but beautiful ending letter and it felt personal this whole essay/letter collection
I also leaned that Neil is more iconic than I already thought he was
I also leaned that Neil is more iconic than I already thought he was
sleightoffeet's review against another edition
5.0
Neil deGrasse Tyson is definitely my science crush. Not only is he brilliant, but he also expresses his thoughts and opinions so eloquently, that when he explains science or ideas it is very easy to understand. (even for a non astrophysicist like myself)
The book is exactly what the title suggests. Neil (can I call him Neil? I feel as if I know him now) gets a lot of correspondence, and he pics some of the highlights of emails, real letters and occasional social media posts and his responses to them. He treats everyone with respect, even if their ideas are crazy, and I really appreciate that about him, but even with respect, he's not without a little bit of humor.
Some letters had me laughing, some got me a little misty, and some touched my heart so much, that I couldn't help but cry. I really loved reading this, and after each letter, I meant to put the book down, but I talked myself into just one more!
The book is exactly what the title suggests. Neil (can I call him Neil? I feel as if I know him now) gets a lot of correspondence, and he pics some of the highlights of emails, real letters and occasional social media posts and his responses to them. He treats everyone with respect, even if their ideas are crazy, and I really appreciate that about him, but even with respect, he's not without a little bit of humor.
Some letters had me laughing, some got me a little misty, and some touched my heart so much, that I couldn't help but cry. I really loved reading this, and after each letter, I meant to put the book down, but I talked myself into just one more!