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Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse Tyson

alpejskaksiazka's review against another edition

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informative inspiring

4.5

andra15's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.25

mjbsw's review against another edition

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challenging informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Rarely do I purchase a book I can or have checked out of the library.  When I do, it’s usually the digital or audio version.  However, this one needs a place on my physical bookshelf.  I encourage you to read it.  You do not have to be versed in physics to understand it.  
Now I’ve put myself in the position of choosing between this and I Am Malala for best book I read in March 2024 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️

rampion_crew's review

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

ayami's review

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5.0

Fun, informative, inspiring.

krishnu's review

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4.0

There exist very less number of things in this world which are better at giving certain joy than few hours of Neil Degrasse Tyson talking about the things he cares for.

The book is a collection of written correspondences mainly between Neil and his fans. We live in an age where we rely on a bunch of smileys to communicate how we feel about things. I occasionally write long-form letters to my friends about things that matter to me. Maybe that is why I was able to relate to this book.

I am really surprised by how many people preferred to write candidly and politely to him about things that matter.

Neils language is captivating. But I am pretty sure I wouldn't have gotten far into the book if it weren't for his voice which was performing the book. Some letters had me choking in tears -people really love this man.
SPOILER
Especially the letter from a Father who was serving his term in Jail. And Neil has very convincing replies for each of his correspondents be it friends or critics.

beckdins's review against another edition

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informative slow-paced

3.0

claytell's review

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4.0

An entertaining view on how a science expert answers candid questions.

literary_kel's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

kayleemurphyboyle's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.5