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The Milky Way

An Autobiography of Our Galaxy

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The Milky Way

Auteur(s): Moiya McTier
Narrateur(s): Moiya McTier
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 In this approachable and fascinating biography of the galaxy, an astrophysicist and folklorist details everything humans have discovered—from the Milky Way's formation to its eventual death, and what else there is to learn about the universe we call home.

After a few billion years of bearing witness to life on Earth, of watching one hundred billion humans go about their day-to-day lives, of feeling unbelievably lonely, and of hearing its own story told by others, The Milky Way would like a chance to speak for itself. All one hundred billion stars and fifty undecillion tons of gas of it.

It all began some thirteen billion years ago, when clouds of gas scattered through the universe's primordial plasma just could not keep their metaphorical hands off each other. They succumbed to their gravitational attraction, and the galaxy we know as the Milky Way was born. Since then, the galaxy has watched as dark energy pushed away its first friends, as humans mythologized its name and purpose, and as galactic archaeologists have worked to determine its true age (rude). The Milky Way has absorbed supermassive (an actual technical term) black holes, made enemies of a few galactic neighbors, and mourned the deaths of countless stars. Our home galaxy has even fallen in love.

After all this time, the Milky Way finally feels that it's amassed enough experience for the juicy tell-all we've all been waiting for. Its fascinating autobiography recounts the history and future of the universe in accessible but scientific detail, presenting a summary of human astronomical knowledge thus far that is unquestionably out of this world.

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND SCIENCENET
NAMED A BEST AUDIOBOOK OF 2022 BY BOOKPAGE Astronomie et science de l’espace Coutumes et traditions Physique Professionnels et universitaires Science Science et technologie Sciences sociales Astronomie Biographie Mathématiques Interstellaire Technologie Trou noir Tradition

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"Astrophysicist McTier delivers in her debut a delightful report on the Milky Way’s inner workings. . . McTier writes that her goal is to help people 'understand how ephemeral [our] existence is.' She succeeds smashingly. The result is truly stellar."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"McTier sprinkles humor throughout her whimsical look at the cosmos. . . [T]he author clearly knows her subject and delivers enough fascinating information to keep the pages turning."—Kirkus Reviews
"It's about time we heard the story of the Milky Way in its own words. The good news is that our galaxy is not only ancient and majestic; it's also whimsical, amusing, and downright chatty. Moiya McTier's book is an entertaining introduction to some of the most profound features of our astrophysical neighborhood."—Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of Something Deeply Hidden
"If you want to learn about the Milky Way, who better to go to than the source? Well, up until now, the Galaxy hasn’t been talking – but all of that has changed! Turns out, the Milky Way has a sense of humor, an attitude, and, frankly, isn’t super impressed with us as of late. If you’re looking for a fun and unique way to learn about astrophysics – this is the book for you! "—Kelly Weinersmith, New York Times bestselling author of Soonish
"A direct, fun, and charming mix of the science, folklore, and history of our Milky Way galaxy. And since that galaxy is technically composed at least in part by ME, I cannot help but take some of the credit."—Ryan North, New York Times bestselling author of How to Invent Everything
“With The Milky Way: An Autobiography of Our Galaxy, Moiya McTier gives us an exciting romp through the universe from the perspective of a most unexpected guide: our local sentient collection of stars, gas, dark matter, planets, and its wayward humans. What an exciting way to learn about everything in the universe, from its earliest moments to star births and deaths. Only here will you learn what the Milky Way thinks of its neighbors. McTier invents the genre of cosmic gossip -- what fun it is!”—Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, author of The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, and Dreams Deferred
"McTier's sharp wit and sharper intellect strike the perfect tone for this breezy take on the history of our galaxy. Truly the biggest tell-all story in the universe!"—Paul M. Sutter, PhD, astrophysicists and author of Your Place in the Universe
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This may be a good listen for a very young audience but this 55 year old could not get through it. Great way to introduce children to astronomy, maybe?

Nope

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I love the fictionall aspect of this.....but Ithink the attempted humor of "sassy" misses the mark. I'd rather listen to one of the many narrations from Neil Degrass Tyson on this subject.

There are better intros out there

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engaging and SASSY af! I know a teeny bit more about the universe, now, and I'm wowed.

expansive!

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I enjoyed learning so much Via much more interesting delivery approach than any other book I’ve encountered on the subject. However, this approach could sometimes be tedious to listen to and I found it best to listen in 15-20 minute chunks.

Interesting approach sometimes tediously so

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If a high school drama student wanted to portray the Milky Way as a self-absorbed narcissist.

Interesting information is buried in the cringy ramblings but I just can't stand listening to it. I tried skipping ahead a few chapters to see if it got better but it didn't.

An interesting idea but not for me. The narration is ok, but not the content. Didn't finish.

Anthropomorphic Milky Way Drones on About Herself

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unless this was intended for poorly educated and undiscerning ten year olds, it eas wildly inapprpriate.

childishness and condedension.

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complete waste of time. a wonderful idea destroyed by woke mind virus and its attempt at comedy. one sassy joke was okay, but hundreds was pathetic. i feel sorry for this person and the bubble they live in. as a gay person, i was dismayed that such anti human drivel was put up. i want my credit back.

terribly written

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