I was given this as a 2014 Christmas present by one of my sons and it was a great read. As a Physics major in a former life, I still retain an interest in the latest cosmology thinking and DeGrasse Tyson writes in an erudite yet colourful way and it not scared to even crack the occasional reasonable joke.
Here's the GoodRead blurb
Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm. Bringing together more than forty of Tyson's favorite essays, ?Death by Black Hole? explores a myriad of cosmic topics, from what it would be like to be inside a black hole to the movie industry's feeble efforts to get its night skies right. One of America's best-known astrophysicists, Tyson is a natural teacher who simplifies the complexities of astrophysics while sharing his infectious fascination for our universe.
My own thoughts - the first 3/4 was fantastic but I felt he ran out of puff a bit in the last chapters of the book when he moved away from the purely scientific and tried his hand when trying to discuss 'Science and God'. But overall, a very worthy addition to my science collection.
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