📚 5 Books mentioned in "Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates Mother’s Day with His Mom" of StarTalk Radio
Podcast: StarTalk Radio
Episode: Neil deGrasse Tyson Celebrates Mother’s Day with His Mom
Published on May 8, 2020
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Dr. Spock's baby and child care
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Did you have any philosophy—you and Dad have any philosophy of child-rearing? Of course, you had the books, you know, the— No, no, forget the books! Okay— Particularly Dr. Spock and all that stuff?
Neil and his mother are talking about their philosophy on raising children. His mother dismisses the idea that they relied on popular parenting books, specifically mentioning Dr. Spock, who is well-known for his influential guide on childcare.
Kids Travel Journal
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But then you also had some insights—I didn't know that you can get books from the remainder table! That's a thing that you introduced me to, right?
Neil shares an insightful experience from his childhood where he learned about buying remaindered or used books, thanks to his mom. This method introduced him to a more affordable way of accessing literature.
Kids Travel Journal
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So that being said of all the things I've done, is there something that you think most about, or most highly? My books? I think your books will be a part of your legacy!
In a touching conversation, Neil's mother expresses her admiration for his books, stating that she believes they will be a significant part of his legacy. They reflect on his accomplishments together.
Kids Travel Journal
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Programs can fade away, but your books I think will carry on! And particularly in foreign languages, I think that’s very important!
In this brief segment, Neil's mother emphasizes the enduring value of his books, highlighting their translation into foreign languages and suggesting that they will outlast his TV programs.
Letters from an Astrophysicist
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In my very latest book, 'Letters from an Astrophysicist,' it’s dedicated to you! I don't know if you knew that!
Neil expresses that his newest publication, 'Letters from an Astrophysicist,' is dedicated to his mother, Toni Tyson, as a gesture of gratitude for her role in teaching him how to write.
So I dedicated my next book to you! Letters from an Astrophysicist to you and Dad!
Neil highlights that he has dedicated his latest book, "Letters from an Astrophysicist," to both of his parents. He acknowledges his father specifically, as he had previously mentioned dedicating it only to his mother.