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The Anthropocene Reviewed

Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

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The Anthropocene Reviewed

By: John Green
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“Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition—and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention.” —Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:Thinking

The instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, is now available with two brand-new essays!

“Gloriously personal and life-affirming. The perfect book for right now.” —People
“Essential to the human conversation.” —Library Journal, starred review

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity.

John Green’s gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

Audio exclusive! Three bonus essays!

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Memoir Essentials Thought-Provoking Anthropology Nonfiction Heartfelt Social Sciences Essays Inspiring Funny Biographies & Memoirs Literary Nonfiction

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Now I understand why John was so nervous about this book. It's hauntingly and harrowingly personal. Just amazing!

So gorgeously written and read

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John Green cuts himself open and bleeds over these pages. He speaks with fierce honesty about the experience of being human in a world that is beautiful, cruel, and awesome by turns. His sincerity and humor make the experience joyful rather than painful. In sharing the incredibly personal details of his own life and experiences he manages to find universal truths to which everyone can relate.

Beautiful Essays about being human

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The Anthropocene Reviewed is one of the best audio book experiences I have yet had. John Green's cadence and intonation as well as his mindful adaptation from written word to spoken are memorizing. Wonderfully insightful, I found myself fascinated with topics that I would normally judge mundane. I give the Anthropocene Reviewed... 5 stars.

Excellent! Absolutely worth the listen.

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The way John Green reads his book is like a mediation. Like waves gently washing up onto the shore. I feel more calm and introspective after listening to him tell his stories. I give Anthropocene Reviewed… five stars

I love John Greens voice and cadence

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Probably the best book to come out of the pandemic. Immensely accessible, and simple yet profound. Would highly recommend! We all are weak, frail and vulnerable in our own ways. But the collective experience of sharing one’s stories about our journeys navigating the Anthropocene, sharing our vulnerabilities, and working together to make life a beautiful place for us all- is truly what reflects humanity’s strength. This book will make you feel many emotions, but it will remind you about our collective strength at some point, and leave you with hope.

A wonderful listen

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