The Origins of Everything in 100 Page..., David Bercovici
The Origins of Everything in 100 Page..., David Bercovici
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The Origins of Everything in 100 Pages (More or Less)

Author: David Bercovici

Narrator: Jim Meskimen

Unabridged: 5 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/22/2016

Synopsis

Covering 13.8 billion years, a calculatedly concise, wryly intelligent history of everything, from the Big Bang to the advent of human civilizationWith wonder, wit, and flair—and in record time and space—geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans to the origin of life and human civilization. Bercovici marries humor and legitimate scientific intrigue, rocketing listeners across nearly fourteen billion years and making connections between the essential theories that give us our current understanding of topics as varied as particle physics, plate tectonics, and photosynthesis. Bercovici’s unique literary endeavor is a treasure trove of real, compelling science and fascinating history, providing both science lovers and complete neophytes with an unforgettable introduction to the fields of cosmology, geology, climate science, human evolution, and more.

About David Bercovici

David Bercovici is the Frederick William Beinecke Professor of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University. He is the recipient of numerous awards, a fellow of the American Geophysical Union, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is an expert in planetary physics and studies the origin of plate tectonics, the deep interior of the Earth, and how volcanoes work.

About Jim Meskimen

Jim Meskimen is a stage, film, and television actor who has appeared in many well-known movies and television shows. He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon for director Ron Howard, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His television appearances include The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Lie to Me, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a painter, award-winning audiobook narrator, and audiobook director for Galaxy Audio.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ana on April 10, 2023

I've read some books about the origins of everything and this one was my least favorite. He focused on some aspects, and left others out, for example, he spoke lots about plate tectonics, but not so much about complex life.......more

Goodreads review by Charlene on April 25, 2017

This is one of my favorite books of all time. It has everything: -the creation of the universe, its stars, black holes, and galaxies -the creation and inner workings of our volcanic planet -the birth of the first cells (vents and RNA world) -how convection runs *everything* (he love convection and s......more

Goodreads review by Jim on July 09, 2021

This was a really good overview of the formation of our universe to our evolution. It explains a lot of common concepts in a very readable, understandable format. Great as an introduction to them all & probably understandable even by preteens & fundamentalists. Very well narrated & highly recommende......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on July 24, 2018

This stuff is fascinating. I think the author makes a great job at explaining everything.......more

Goodreads review by Shhhhh on March 27, 2018

Good, high quality, but with limited narrativity and was boring for wide swaths at a time. It would have been more interesting if I was more inherently interested in geology or astrophysics. Still, it's good to have a fairly elementary grasp of the formation of local, stellar, and interstellar struc......more

Quotes

“Explaining life, the universe, and everything in 100 pages may be a tall order, but physicist and volcano enthusiast Bercovici rises to the challenge…Origins delivers on its promise—and (bonus!) it’s even fun to read.” Discover magazine

“For determined minds hoping for cogent, clever explanations for what we know of the history of the universe, Bercovici nails it.” Shelf Awareness

“Narrator Jim Meskiman turns the material into an energetic science lecture, which is appropriate since a Yale course inspired the book. Meskiman’s clear, nuanced delivery and Bercovici’s writing elucidate in a fresh way. Listeners may find themselves pondering ideas such as their own births as atoms in giant stars.” AudioFile

“We are stardust. David Bercovici’s ‘pocket guide’ to the universe unpacks that beautiful truth.” Sean B. Carroll, author of The Serengeti Rules

“Written with verve and a sense of humor.” Doug Macdougall, author of Frozen Earth

“You cannot help but love Bercovici for unfolding the story of the universe in what feels like a friendly conversation…His self-effacing humor belies a world-class depth of expertise.” Linda Elkins-Tanton, director of School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University

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