Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (Tyson) - Book Reviews

Book Reviews
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a rock star, and his newest book shows why: as small as it is — it practically fits in your pocket — its subject is nothing less than the universe itself. More remarkable, it’s a bestseller. Think about that: a book on astrophysics at the top of the charts. What’s the world coming to?… Astrophysics for People in a Hurry is written for…the layperson, for folks who don’t spend time in labs or at the chalkboard solving equations with Greek letters. Make no mistake, though: Tyson's lucid, accessible prose takes on complicated subjects without dumbing them  down. His tone is light, even funny….  READ MORE…
P.J. Adler - LitLovers


Tyson is a master of streamlining and simplification …taking mind-bogglingly complex ideas, stripping them down to their nuts and bolts, padding them with colorful allegories and dorky jokes, and making them accessible to the layperson.
Salon


This book will keep you fascinated with succinct and dynamic explanations of a wide variety of astronomical topics. A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf!
David J. Eicher - Astronomy


With wry humor, keen vision, and abundant humanity, Neil deGrasse Tyson distills the big questions of space, time, and reality into short, insightful chapters you can enjoy with your morning coffee.
Discover


This may have been written for people in a hurry, but I urge you to take your time. It will all be over far too soon.
BBC's Sky at Night (UK)


Tyson manifests science brilliantly …[his] insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist or educator.
Forbes


Tyson…has revisited, modified, consolidated, and… updated a number of essays from his Universe column from Natural History magazine.… Tyson fans and newcomers alike — will enjoy this caper through the cosmos. —Nancy R. Curtis, Univ. of Maine Lib., Orono
Library Journal


Even readers normally adverse to anything to do with physics or chemistry will find Tyson’s wittily delivered explanations compelling and disarmingly entertaining.
Booklist


[Q]uick and thoroughly enjoyable.… [The book] may fundamentally shift your perspective of our place in the universe — and convince you to pursue some of the many fine longer-form books on the subject. A sublime introduction to some of the most exciting ideas in astrophysics that will leave readers wanting more.
Kirkus Reviews