Book · 2019 · Juvenile Nonfiction
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry
Why people recommend it
Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Gregory Mone is an accessible introduction to the cosmos, adapted from Tyson's bestselling adult book to engage younger readers with complex scientific concepts. On StarTalk Radio, Neil deGrasse Tyson frequently discussed the book, highlighting its publication alongside its predecessor, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. During an appearance on The Jordan Harbinger Show, the host introduced Tyson's work, held up a physical copy for the audience, and noted how reading it naturally sparks deeper scientific curiosity. Across multiple episodes of StarTalk, Tyson referenced the opening epigraph of his cosmic writing series, famously stating that the universe is under no obligation to make sense to humanity. Furthermore, on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tyson celebrated the massive commercial success of his publishing efforts, noting that his related works spent dozens of weeks dominating the New York Times bestseller list. Hosts and author alike consistently promoted these titles as essential reading for anyone seeking to understand space, physics, and the vast scale of the universe without getting bogged down in impenetrable academic jargon.
Who recommended it
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 7
“Awesome, and that's called Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry. So there it is, there you go.”
“but the book reminded me of this kind of situation in which i mean astrophysical people in hurricanes, correct, yes, your new book right here which everyone should grab and we'll link to it in the show notes, super minute, there, i thought because these are gopro cameras i barely see them, i thought you were showing this to the”
“So, what he started quoting me. Where I said I open my book, the Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, with the quote, "The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you."”
“and one of my recent books, the front piece, I mean, the epigraph, epigram, epigram or epigraph? I always forget, what they're called. (laughs) - If you don't know, I'm not gonna help. - I just said, I just baptize people into this by saying the universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.”
“So my book before that was "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."”
“That the opening quote of my current book, "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" which is a really cheap plug for that book, but I have to say this.”
“oh that the astrophysics for people in a hurry that's been on the on the New York Times bestseller was for 67 weeks”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- Death by black hole : and other cosmic quandaries
- Delusions of Space Enthusiasts
- Gravity
- Letters from an Astrophysicist
- Look Up with Me : Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
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“I've also been reading your book astrophysics for young people in a hurry”