The Origins of Everything in 100 Pages (More or Less)

Name: The Origins of Everything in 100 Pages (More or Less)
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Rating: 4.2 (108 reviews)
Author: David Bercovici

by David Bercovici

Nonfiction

4.2 (108)

4.2 stars from 108 reviews

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Perfect for you if...

You want a real science book but don't have months to read dense textbooks, and you appreciate humour woven through serious ideas.
You've wondered how the Big Bang led to plate tectonics led to human civilisation, but never found a book that connected those dots without losing you.
You enjoy authors like Mary Roach who make complex topics feel conversational, and you're hungry for quick, smart reads that respect your intelligence.

Maybe not for you if...

You need exhaustive depth on any single topic. This is a sprint through everything, not a deep dive into anything.
You prefer your science writing austere and formal. Bercovici's wit and personality are core to the book.
You're looking for speculative science or cutting-edge research debates. This is established science clearly explained.

About this book

Geophysicist David Bercovici covers 13.8 billion years of history in approximately 100 pages, tracing the development of everything from the Big Bang through the emergence of human civilization. The book explains how stars and galaxies formed, how Earth's atmosphere and oceans developed, and how life and human civilization originated. Bercovici connects major scientific theories across particle physics, plate tectonics, and photosynthesis, combining humor with scientific content. The book introduces readers to cosmology, geology, genetics, climate science, human evolution, and related fields, written for both science enthusiasts and those new to these subjects.

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Currently 4.2★ from 108 reviews

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