
Journey of the Universe
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Marc S. Cashman
Today we know what no previous generation knew: the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of natural scientists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And yet...we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning. What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe? What roles do we play in Earth's history? How do we connect with the intricate web of life on Earth?
In Journey of the Universe Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker tell the epic story of the universe from an inspired new perspective, weaving the findings of modern science together with enduring wisdom found in the humanistic traditions of the West, China, India, and indigenous peoples. The authors explore cosmic evolution as a profoundly wondrous process based on creativity, connection, and interdependence, and they envision an unprecedented opportunity for the world's people to address the daunting ecological and social challenges of our times.
Journey of the Universe transforms how we understand our origins and envision our future. Though a little book, it tells a big story - one that inspires hope for a way in which Earth and its human civilizations could flourish together.
This book is part of a larger project that includes a documentary film, an educational DVD series, and a website. The film and the DVD series will be released in 2011. For more information, please consult the website, journeyoftheuniverse.org.
©2011 Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker (P)2012 Redwood AudiobooksListeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
Would you listen to Journey of the Universe again? Why?
Maybe a few times a year. It's a beautiful prose on the perspective of time and our reponsibility as the dominant species... a much needed reminder.What other book might you compare Journey of the Universe to and why?
This book is not thorough, it has several themes but none explored exhaustively. If you like to explore different ideas I would recommend coupling this book with Adam Franks "About Time" and/or Edward O. Wilson's "Biophilia". There are several books that can fill in the scientific blanks by: Fortey (Life), Southwood (Story of Life), or Bryson (Short History).Any additional comments?
This isn't a radical conservation message nor do the authors defend or attack religious beliefs. This book is a beautiful reminder of our responsiblity to take care of an earth that has provided us life.Wonderful Perspective
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Great book
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The real version of bible
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Worth you're time. Comprehensive all the way.
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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
This is an overall, general story, that had no specific subject, except to try to bring out the wonder of the universe. It was what I would consider to be a 6th grade - LETS GET INTERESTED IN THE THINGS AROUND US - book. If you have a good grasp on the basics of science then you're probably beyond this book.What could Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
They could have written to a slightly higher level and gone deeper into the subjectWhat aspect of Marc S. Cashman’s performance would you have changed?
The sentences tended to run into each other and the headings were not specified at all.Did Journey of the Universe inspire you to do anything?
Yes, to do a little more research about science books before I buy a science book.not what I was hoping fo not what I was hoping for
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It challenges the common notions of creation
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lovely
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Clearity of a very complex topic,
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Incredible Story Horrible Narrator
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Bottom line: it's too long and redundant to be enjoyed as poetry, and, as poetry, it isn't that good. It also doesn't provide enough science to be of interest to the lay reader, seking a better understanding of our place in the cosmos.
The narration was done well, but couldn't make up for the lack of content. At least it was short
Golly, gee-whiz Batman, isn't the universe great?
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