Reviews
'... an excellent overview from the big bang origin of the universe to the development of life ... will promote critical thinking on the many aspects of astrobiology bearing on the understanding of the cosmic significance and origins of life ... recommended reading.' Richard Taylor, Spaceflight, ' … a fascinating journey through the history of the universe that manages to explain the complex relationship between cosmic, chemical and biological evolution … Delsemme has included all the necessary explanatory material without ruining the flow of the narrative … [this is] a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot driven and highly readable story.' Chemistry in Britain, 'I know of no other book that covers in such detail for a popular audience the grand sweep of cosmic evolution from the Big Bang to homo sapiens. Readers will find here an answer to the age-old question of our place in the universe as understood by modern science.' Steven J. Dick, US Naval Observatory, Washington, 'A thrilling book, a masterpiece ... '.Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Société Astronomique de France, "Our Cosmic Origins is an exception. Delsemme, an expert in comets, has put together an impressive overview of the story of life from the start of the universe onward...Everything is clearly explained." Meteoritics & Planetary Science Nov 2001, ' ... a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot-driven and highly readable story'. Jon Evans, Chemistry in Britain, ' … a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot-driven and highly readable story'. Jon Evans, Chemistry in Britain, "I know of no other book that covers in such detail for a popular audience the grand sweep of cosmic evolution from the Big Bang to homo sapiens. Readers will find here an answer to the age-old question of our place in the universe as understood by modern science." Steven J. Dick, US Naval Observatory, "Thos book is highly recommended and once you start reading, it grips you like a good detective novel." Astrenautical Soc. of WA vol 24-No.5 Feb 99, 'Armand Delsemme’s book is - by far - the best I have ever read on the subject.’Henri Mertens, former Director at the European Broadcasting Union, 'I am struck with admiration at the ... encyclopedic knowledge condensed into this exceptional [book].' Gérard de Vaucouleurs, University of Austin, 'A thrilling book, a masterpiece … '. Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Socit Astronomique de France, 'Armand Delsemme's book is - by far - the best I have ever read on the subject.'Henri Mertens, former Director at the European Broadcasting Union, '... we could not recommend this book too highly. Armand Delsemme is a wonderful story-teller.' Le Soir (Brussels), '... we could not recommend this book too highly. Armand Delsemme is a wonderful story-teller.’Le Soir (Brussels), '... I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.'George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, 'A thrilling book, a masterpiece ... ’.Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Société Astronomique de France, 'A thrilling book, a masterpiece ... '. Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Sociètè Astronomique de France, ' ... a fascinating journey through the history of the universe that manages to explain the complex relationship between cosmic, chemical and biological evolution ... Delsemme has included all the necessary explanatory material without ruining the flow of the narrative ... [this is] a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot driven and highly readable story.' Chemistry in Britain, ' ... a fascinating journey through the history of the universe that manages to explain the complex relationship between cosmic, chemical and biological evolution ... Delsemme has included all the necessary explanatory material without ruining the flow of the narrative ... [this is] a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot driven and highly readable story.' Chemistry in Britain, 'I am struck with admiration at the … encyclopedic knowledge condensed into this exceptional [book].' Grard de Vaucouleurs, University of Austin, 'This is a delightful book covering a breath-taking expanse of topics ... a real pleasure to read.' Okan Avni, School Science Review, '... I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.' George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, '... I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.’George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, 'Armand Delsemme's book is - by far - the best I have ever read on the subject.' Henri Mertens, former Director at the European Broadcasting Union, 'This is a delightful book covering a breath-taking expanse of topics ... a real pleasure to read.’Okan Avni, School Science Review, 'This book is highly recommended and once you start reading it, grips you like a good detective novel.' Astronomical Society of WA, '… we could not recommend this book too highly. Armand Delsemme is a wonderful story-teller.' Le Soir (Brussels), '… an excellent overview from the big bang origin of the universe to the development of life … will promote critical thinking on the many aspects of astrobiology bearing on the understanding of the cosmic significance and origins of life … recommended reading.' Richard Taylor, Spaceflight, '… I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.' George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, 'Translated seamlessly from the 1994 French edition and updated, this is a daringly wide-ranging book covering the origins and evolution of life, the universe and everything in a style that allows the non-specialist to enjoy it.' Gnomon, "A thrilling book, a masterpiece..." Audouin Dollfus, former president of the Socie^D'te^D' Astronomique de France, 'This is a delightful book covering a breath-taking expanse of topics … a real pleasure to read.' Okan Avni, School Science Review
