Re: [OT] Cosmos & Carl Sagan

Terry wrote:
>> I've been listening to the audiobook - books for lazy people -
>> verison of Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything.
>> Highly recommended for those who have the slightest interest in
>> their planet and beyond, and those with a love of the history of
>> science. Although I suspect a large pro****tion of those here will
>> have already read it.
>
> I loved that book. And science isn't really my bag, but the way it was
> presented made it a great read for me.

He does a great job of making a dry topic interesting, which is a skill in

itself.

> He also has written travel memoirs, such as his memoirs of his time
> as an American living in England. Perhaps a good read for some of
> those here as well?

It rings a bell, but I haven't read it. After ASHoNH I'll definitely be 
seeking out more, thanks for the recommendation!

(He read the audiobook, but I couldn't quite figure out whether he was an 
Anglocised American, or an Americanised Brit from the accent)

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