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Pale Blue Dot

A Vision of the Human Future in Space

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Pale Blue Dot

By: Carl Sagan
Narrated by: Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan
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"FASCINATING . . . MEMORABLE . . . REVEALING . . . PERHAPS THE BEST OF CARL SAGAN''S BOOKS." --The Washington Post Book World (front page review)

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now in this stunning sequel, Carl Sagan completes his revolutionary journey through space and time.

Future generations will look back on our epoch as the time when the human race finally broke into a radically new frontier--space. In Pale Blue Dot Sagan traces the spellbinding history of our launch into the cosmos and assesses the future that looms before us as we move out into our own solar system and on to distant galaxies beyond. The exploration and eventual settlement of other worlds is neither a fantasy nor luxury, insists Sagan, but rather a necessary condition for the survival of the human race.

"TAKES READERS FAR BEYOND Cosmos . . . Sagan sees humanity''s future in the stars." --Chicago Tribune

Introductory music from the original score for COSMOS: A SpaceTime Odyssey composed by Alan Silvestri, used with permission from Cosmos Studios, Inc. and Chappers Music. All rights reserved. Special thanks to Fuzzy Planets, Inc.

©1994 Carl Sagan (P)2017 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved. Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Physics Science Thought-Provoking Inspiring

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Her voice is awful, had to stop listening after she took over from Carl. Can't believe somebody thought that was a good idea

Worst narration, such a shame

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great book when originally written, But is massively out of date due to the advances in space fight. Should also be described as read by Ann Druyan as only one chapter was read by Carl Sagan, which could be very confusing when she said I and Me referring to committees that Mr Sagan was a member of. it could benefit from updating as goes on about CFCs a lot.

Needs a massive update!!!

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an incredible mind's stream of consciousness, made no less awe inspiring by the fact many of the topics of discussion have come to fruition or not over the decades since it was originally written. Infact it's sobering at times that hopes he had have clearly been dashed by today's world

brilliant even if dated

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Some points are stretched out, but expected from an old book. Carl Sagan is brilliant and his wife does her best to read his words in the latter half since he died before he finished recording the vocals. Easy to see how such wonderfully crafted words inspired the likes of Neil deGrasse Tyson. Let's hope that Elon Musk and spaceX can continue the inspiration of apollo to the next generation of humanity!

Inspiring!

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I remember watching Cosmos as a Child and marvelling at the enormity of Space and what it meant to be Human. Hearing Pale Blue Dot brought back pleasant memories and the sense of wonder back in my mind. If only we could release our petty bickering aside and realise we are all living together on this Pale Blue Dot. Excellent narration and production values

Simply Brilliant journey in the Cosmos

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Sagan's vision of a future and the history of space exploration is still superb and relevant today.

The brilliant mind of Sagan still valid vision

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Bought this thinking it would be more Carl. He has an amazing delivery and spoken voice that exudes such emotion but I really struggled to listen after the first 4 chapters. Should’ve got Neil Degrasse Tyson to narrate.

First 4 chapters with Carl are awesome

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Another great book by Carl Sagan. Unfortunately, only the first 4 chapters were read by Carl (due to bad audio deterioration), the rest was read by his wife Ann. Whilst I cannot fault her passion in reading his words, unfortunately I find her voice slightly irritating which spoilt my overall enjoyment.

Disappointed that it wasn't all read by Carl Sagan

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The woman narrator is truly irritating. I switched off after Carl. 15+ chapters of that woman is a bridge too far.

Carl for only 4 chapters.

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It might be a good book, but this particular performance is so terrible that it's really difficult to listen to.

Narration killed it

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