From the Back Cover Praise for Neil deGrasse Tyson's #1 New York Times best-selling guide to the cosmos, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Grappling with the scope of the universe...is no simple endeavor, but in this tidy overview, Tyson succeeds with seeming effortlessness. - San Francisco Chronicle With wry humor, keen vision, and abundant humanity, Neil deGrasse Tyson distills the big questions of space, time, and reality into short, insightful chapters. - Discover A winner that every astronomy enthusiast should have on the bookshelf! -David J. Eicher, Astronomy Lovely book. Last chapter worthy of Carl Sagan himself. -Richard Dawkins Tyson breaks these big ideas into digestible lessons with the humor and charisma he's known and loved for. - Popular Mechanics Tyson's insights are valuable for any leader, teacher, scientist, or educator. - Forbes A great gift for the scientifically inclined (but busy). - Chicago Tribune Vintage Tyson--engaging, chatty, and littered with historical and linguistic anecdotes. - Times Higher Education