Messenger of the stars

In Messenger from the Stars , Neil deGrasse Tyson brings his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth and sheds new light on the crucial divisions of our time—war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race—in a way that awakens in us all a profound sense of unity.

At a time when our political and cultural views seem more polarized than ever, Tyson provides a needed antidote to many of the issues that divide us, while passionately defending the twin chariots of enlightened knowledge: the cosmic perspective and the rationality of science.

After deeply reflecting on how science views the world and Earth as a planet, the human brain has the ability to redefine and recalibrate life's priorities, shaping the attitudes we adopt as a result of this transformation. No view of culture, society, or civilization remains unchanged.

With crystal-clear prose, Messenger of the Stars guides us through the scientific palette that sees and paints the world differently. From insights into global conflict resolution to reminders of how precious life is, Tyson reveals, with enthusiasm and eloquence, a series of brilliant and beautiful truths that apply to us all, informed and illuminated by the knowledge of our place in the Universe.