Audiobook The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Okay, so I was totally skeptical about a book on genetics. Like, "do I really need to hear about DNA again?" But then I heard the audiobook for The Gene and wow. Just... wow. Siddhartha Mukherjee (the guy who wrote that amazing cancer book, The Emperor of All Maladies) is just so good at making the complex feel human. And listening to him narrate it? Perfect. His voice is calm, thoughtful, like he's sharing a really important story over coffee, not lecturing.
He doesn't just dump facts. He weaves in his own family's story - the history of mental illness that shaped him. It's raw, personal, and makes the whole science feel urgent, not cold. You hear about Aristotle and Pythagoras, then jump to Mendel's peas, then cringe at the eugenics horrors, all while feeling like you're walking beside him through history. The way he connects ancient ideas to the CRISPR stuff happening right now? Mind-blowing, but he makes it feel like a natural story, not a textbook.
The best part? It's not just "science." It's about us. How genes shape our lives, our choices, even our fears - and what happens when we start tinkering with that. He calls it "a magisterial account," and honestly? It feels that way. The audiobook version is so good because you can really get lost in the rhythm of his words, the pauses, the moments where he gets genuinely moved talking about his family. Ken Burns (who did the documentary) says it's "understandable and riveting," and he's spot on. It's not a dry lecture; it's a deeply human journey.
I listened to it on my commute, and I'd find myself sitting in my car for an extra minute just to hear the next part. It's the kind of book that changes how you see yourself, your family, even the world. If you've ever wondered what makes us us - beyond just "it's in the genes" - this is the audiobook to dive into. It's brilliant, deeply moving, and honestly, one of the most important things I've ever heard. Seriously, just hit play. You won't regret it.
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VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
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Put your own cover on the wager
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Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
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