Audiobook A Crack in Everything by Marcus Chown in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Ever wonder what happens when gravity gets so strong it swallows light itself? Marcus Chown's A Crack in Everything isn't just about black holes-it's the thrilling, human story of how science wrestled with one of the universe's wildest ideas. And listening to it as an audiobook? Pure magic.
Chown, a former physicist turned brilliant science communicator, doesn't drown you in equations. Instead, he takes you right into the labs and observatories where the real drama unfolded. You'll hear about Einstein dismissing black holes as "too ridiculous," then the quiet triumph of Paul Murdin and Louise Webster discovering Cygnus X-1 in 1971-the first black hole found. You'll feel the tension as astronomers using the Hubble telescope uncovered supermassive giants at the heart of galaxies, including our own Milky Way. And then, the jaw-dropping moment of April 10, 2019: the first ever image of a black hole, a cosmic whisper made visible.
What makes this audiobook unforgettable is Chown's voice-warm, curious, and utterly relatable. He's not lecturing; he's sharing the wonder over coffee, translating mind-bending physics into everyday language. You'll hear the frustration of scientists, the euphoria of discovery, and the sheer audacity of a field that once called black holes "cosmic ghosts." The pacing is perfect for audio: short, vivid scenes that pull you deeper, like a mystery unfolding.
You won't just learn about gravity's extremes-you'll feel why this matters. Black holes aren't just cosmic monsters; they're keys to understanding space, time, and our place in the universe. Chown's journey from Einstein's skepticism to Hubble's breakthroughs shows science as a messy, human endeavor, full of doubt and awe. And listening? It's like having a brilliant friend guide you through the darkness, making the impossible feel intimately clear.
By the end, you'll not just know about black holes-you'll feel the crack in everything, the moment science finally saw the universe as it truly is. This isn't just a book about space; it's a reminder of why we ask the biggest questions at all. Perfect for anyone who's ever looked up at the stars and wondered, What's really out there? You'll want to press play again the moment it ends.
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