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Sapiens

By: Yuval Noah Harari
Narrated by: Derek Perkins
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**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**

What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?

One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human.

Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it: us.

In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going.

'Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack Obama

'Jaw-dropping from the first word to the last... It may be the best book I've ever read' Chris Evans

'I would recommend Sapiens to anyone who's interested in the history and future of our species' Bill Gates

©2011 Yuval Noah Harari (P)2015 Penguin Audio

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Editorial reviews

Our species has only roamed the Earth for 200,000 years — but in that time, we’ve done more to change the face of the planet than any other creature in existence. In his provocative best-selling work Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari takes listeners on a journey through the history of mankind, from the Stone Age to today.

Over the course of this un-pausable audiobook, Harari examines how each generation of humanity left its mark on the planet - and how we’re still changing our world as each day passes.

Audie Award-winning English voice actor Derek Perkins skilfully navigates this thorough, research-driven work, setting the perfect tone for this riveting audiobook with his deep, intellectual delivery.

To put it simply in the words of one listener: 'Prepare to have your mind blown'.
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Good thought evoking listening. Many subjects covered but lack of facts makes you wonder how much is subjective.

History meets philosophy

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It is a well written book. The author takes us on a journey through time and space revealing some of the highs an lows of the human experience. It's thought provoking, upsetting and humorous at the same time. It's great!

That said, the author has a tendency express highly debatable ideas as settled facts, example the 'big bag'.

But it's a must read for me.

Journey

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intriguing book. once you finish it you will never look at the world again in the same way!

slow and steady

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A positive summary of the history of our species as we are on the cusp of a new, exciting future.

An end to end journey of our species!

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This book is transformational! Gives new views on what it is to be a human and live in this world. Therefore it can also be quite challenging so personally I would like to attend group discussions about it :)

Transformational

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Fascinating account of the sapien journey. The author puts a story filled with complication into something much more simpler to understand.

A must for all who love to learn.

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A book to put things into perspective. We all benefit from that now and then.

A big picture

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Few words won't justify it. Its an experience.
One of the best books you can read.

Surprise yourself and enlighten yourself

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This book is about you. Beautifully written and uniquely thought through. It changes what you know about your past and how you see your present and what you want in the future. Enriching and Mindblowing.
Extra-ordinary Narration. Good vocal modulation and intelligent voice. I am seriously considering replacing my mind's voice with that of the Narrator.

The bible for great minds

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This books spans many lifetimes and is far-reaching. The author has a range of perspectives and insights from many various fields so is very insightful. I enjoyed the read and felt much wiser for it.

Informative and educational

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