Letters from an Astrophysicist is a curated collection of 101 letters and email correspondences between Neil deGrasse Tyson and members of the public. Spanning over two decades, the book serves as a personal companion to his bestseller Astrophysics for People in a Hurry , offering a "behind the scenes" look at his public fame and his candid, often humorous approach to complex questions.
: Priced at ~$15.96 (currently discounted from $19.95). Barnes & Noble : Available for ~$19.95 (new). PangoBooks : Offers used copies for as low as ~$2.00. Neil deGrasse Tyson Shares His Letters In New Book Letters from an Astrophysicist by Neil deGrasse...
: Features letters to his parents, NASA, and a poignant open letter written on September 12, 2001, reflecting on the events at Ground Zero. Letters from an Astrophysicist is a curated collection
The book utilizes a "cosmic perspective" to address questions that range from deeply personal to purely scientific: Barnes & Noble : Available for ~$19
The book is structured as a series of letters from people in all walks of life—including students, prisoners, and priests—followed by Tyson's succinct and passionate replies.