Eating the Sun

Small Musings on a Vast Universe

By: Ella Frances Sanders

Narrated by: Imogen Church

“Strong on science but just this side of poetry.” —Nature

An exploration of the principles, laws, and wonders that rule our universe, our world, and our daily lives, from the New York Times bestselling creator of Lost in Translation

Have you ever found yourself wondering what we might have in common with stars, or why the Moon never leaves us? Thinking about the precise dancing of planets, the passing of time, or the nature of natural things?

Our world is full of unshakable mystery, and although we live in a civilization more complicated than ever, there is simplicity and reassurance to be found in knowing how and why.

From the New York Times bestselling creator of Lost in Translation, Eating the Sun is a delicately existential, welcoming exploration of the universe—one that examines and marvels at the astonishing principles, laws, and phenomena that we exist alongside, that we sit within.

“[A] lyrical and luminous celebration of science and our consanguinity with the universe. . . . Playful and poignant.” —Brain Pickings

Poetry

Someone complained about the narration; I love it! It’s read like poetry, not like a science text. Imogene Church has a lovely voice and diction, which makes it feel like poetry. It’s soothing and interesting, and I listen to it over and over again when I want to relax.

Outstanding! You will come out brighter!

Knowledge, sincerity, and a beautiful way to describe the world; will bring you more than what you want☺

A nice idea, but the execution is insufferable.

The seemingly random selection of scientific content is useful, for example, to use this audiobook to fall asleep to, but the narrator is absolutely painful to listen to. The narrator's overly enthusiastic rendition is utterly ridiculous, distracting and, frankly, insufferable. This unfortunate narration detracts from the collection of scientific information that is somewhat interesting.