Starry Messenger – Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Cosmic Antidote to Division
Starry Messenger
Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization
by Neil deGrasse Tyson
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7/5 (4,774 reviews) | 4.1 on Goodreads (15,011 ratings) | NY Times Bestseller
📚 Quick Facts
- Pages: 288
- Publisher: Henry Holt
- Published: Sep 20, 2022
- Format: Hardcover
- Price: $13.71
- Rank: #3 in Science Essays
🌍 A Cosmic Antidote to Division
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER — 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 recalibrate life’s priorities, shaping the actions we might take in response.
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.
💬 “Every page is lit up by an original poetic imagination bearing the unmistakable stamp of a rational mind. A perspective-widening take on our earthly problems.”
— Richard Dawkins, Author of The Selfish Gene
✨ What Makes This Book Special
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Editors’ Pick 2022
Best Books of the Year by Amazon & critics
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Bridges Divides
Tackles polarizing topics with cosmic wisdom
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Crystalline Prose
Warm, eloquent, and beautifully written
🌠 Topics That Unite Us
- ⚔️ War & conflict — Cosmic solutions to earthly problems
- 🗳️ Politics — Beyond polarization with science
- 🙏 Religion & truth — Faith meets rationality
- 🎨 Beauty — The universe’s aesthetic lessons
- ⚧️ Gender identity — Science-based perspectives
- 🤎 Race & equality — Unity through cosmic lens
- 🌍 Earth as a planet — Recalibrating priorities
- 💎 Being alive — The preciousness of existence
💭 What Readers Are Saying
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“Handsome and passionate. Tyson meditates on what a life studying the stars can teach us about dealing with messy social conflicts. Engaging as ever—lucidly down-to-earth and charmingly enthusiastic.”
— The Washington Post
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“Tyson’s ability to simplify complex topics without seeming condescending is refreshing. An excellent addition that will encourage critical thinking by all who read it.”
— Library Journal (Starred Review)
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“I have a soft spot for books that make me stop and wonder at the world. This is a perspective-widening take on our earthly problems, and a reassuring look at the progress we’ve made.”
— Amazon Book Review, Editors’ Pick
See the World Through Cosmic Eyes
In our polarized times, discover the antidote. Tyson’s most influential book yet—bridging divides with warmth, eloquence, and the rationality of science. A New York Times bestseller and Editors’ Pick for 2022.
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