First published 2000
Young Neil deGrasse Tyson's lifelong fascination with the stars began on the roof of his Bronx apartment building. Undeterred by naysayers, he pursued his passion for astrophysics, earning degrees and landing his dream job as director of the Hayden Planetarium. Tyson's memoir is a testament to the power of curiosity, hard work, and an unwavering love of science.
Genres: biography, memoir, non-fiction, astronomy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, overcoming-adversity
Setting: Bronx
216 pages · Paperback · Prometheus