The Anthropocene Reviewed : : Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet-from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu-on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection that includes both beloved essays and all-new pieces exclusive to the book"-- Provided by publisher

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A great new John Green read submitted by allishaklausch on July 6, 2021, 10:26am I pre-ordered this book last spring, and was not disappointed. Full of John's thoughtful prose, it can be read in small chunks or large portions.

A book for anyone submitted by emjane on July 21, 2021, 10:31pm Readable, intriguing, funny, and heartwarming, John Green's latest doesn't disappoint. Though I read a library copy, after finishing, I bought the book to loan to others, and to leave around for flipping through.

Fascinating submitted by changflm on June 29, 2022, 11:23pm John Green's first foray into non-fiction, and he knocks it out of the park!

It'll Make You Appreciate Humans submitted by enbeans on July 10, 2022, 11:33am Easy to read all at once or over the course of a week. I will warn you though - it's hard not to be enamored by the nature of humanity after reading.

5 Stars for The Anthropocene Reviewed submitted by mgnlws on June 9, 2023, 11:17am I am grateful for John Green and his essays in “The Anthropocene Reviewed.”

With his honest and hopeful words, he reminds us that, though we live in a hopeless, meaningless, and sometimes ugly world, we can still hope, make meaning, and find beauty.

Mr. Green reminds us that, even though our current situation seems to be hopeless, we chose to hope…and work to make this planet better and to give hope to others. He brings us back to understanding that, even though there is no real meaning in the universe, we chose to create meaningful relationships, communities, and families.

In “The Anthropocene Reviewed” you will be confronted with the world as it is. You will also have hope, meaning, and beauty gifted to you in a way that is difficult to refuse.

I give John Green and “The Anthropocene Reviewed” five stars.

Great submitted by jakiehl on June 15, 2023, 10:59am The anthropocene reviewed is a great book

Another 5 star Review submitted by cdeucher on June 22, 2023, 9:10pm A series of essays written during the bleakest days of the pandemic, John Green helps us see the beauty in the world. He also helps us understand that it is up to us to create that beauty by engaging in meaningful relationships and putting ourselves out there to be a part of it all. I listened to this book on audio and Green narrates it - no surprise it's a perfect match . After I listened I passed it on the others and then bought a copy of the book for gifting and for just picking up and reading. I have read much of Green's fiction so if you are a fan of his fiction take a chance on this non-fiction book, it does not disappoint.

Five of five stars! submitted by ajh on July 15, 2023, 2:03pm John Green thinks deeply about things big and small, and this book, from Diet Dr. Pepper to Lascaux Cave painting to Sycamore trees, always surprises and is equally so very grounded in being human. It's more fun to listen to the audio book or the podcasts that inspired it, if only b/c you get John's voice, too.

I recommend this book to literally anyone submitted by MLiu on July 16, 2023, 12:37pm This nonfiction book is a beautiful look at the human experience, told through stories of small things, like the notes app, as well as larger things, like the Lascaux cave. It is also memoir-adjacent, telling stories of John Green's life. I don't really like John Green's nonfic books, but I love love love this book.

Great submitted by manz on July 17, 2023, 8:50pm I really enjoyed this collection of stories! It's great to read Green again, and it was funny and informative to hear his insights and reviews on the mundane.