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Sapiens

a Brief History of Humankind
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Feb 20, 2024HPL_Teen_Volunteer1 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Published in 2014, it quickly became an international bestseller, captivating readers with its bold and thought-provoking exploration of human history. Harari takes a wide-ranging approach, spanning from the evolution of our species to the…
Feb 01, 2024
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Jan 16, 2024siturc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
What a fun read! The pages turned quickly. Did not give it a full 5 stars because the existence of God was not proved nor disproved.
Oct 17, 2023goodfell rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a very interesting and cleverly written history of humankind. I am an anthropologist, and would have given it 5 stars except for the following: he only mentions the theory of the ice-free corridor for the peopling of the Americas.…
Aug 03, 2023
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Feb 09, 2023ggohsasm rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
4stars for the first half; 0 star for the second half Regarding the author’s Europe’s scientific, technological curiosity Vs. Asia’s scientific, technological indifference e.g. (Europe’s scientific, technological curiosity)…
Oct 31, 2022ryner rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beginning back in the furthest reaches of humanity, Harari documents human history with the focus of such basic ideas as intelligence, agriculture, religious belief, commerce, and science. Though the last quarter of the book dragged a bit…
Sep 22, 2022kbtheobald rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a thought-provoking look at all of human history, which looks at broad topics such as agriculture, science, money, religion and imperialism, discussing the good and bad aspects of each. It's an interesting balance, given how most…
Aug 27, 2022ManGar rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It is a monumental undertaking to cover the origin and development of Homo sapiens and I give the author a lot of credit. I found the book informative and thought provoking. It seems, though, that where there is a lacuna in knowledge the…
May 21, 2022Schlermie rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this. It’s a mix of history, speculation and philosophy about the advancement of humankind, beginning in the early hunter-gatherer phase. One of the overarching questions Harari seeks to answer is, “Are we, as individuals and a…
May 13, 2022TPage97 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite books of all time. Yuval writes in a way that gives wit and energy to the dry concept of human societal development. He clearly loves the material, and he doesn't shy away from both displaying information and giving his…
Apr 30, 2022
Take it with a grain of salt.
Apr 07, 2022
5 thumbs down
Mar 19, 2022KellyLatimer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very interesting look and interpretation of human history. Somewhat dry at times to read, but well worth it.
Feb 09, 2022jlautry rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a book about humankind. From inception to current day. It discusses every aspect of being human that you could think of. From brain and physical development and social structures, to war, money, and politics. I think I learned…
Jan 14, 2022xxzz rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
No history here; just a skip over a few milestones. Disappointing to read this collection of anti-sapien opinions. Are we flawed or are we gods?
Dec 21, 2021jimwarner1980 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book, read on the trip home from a fun vacation and was unable to put it down. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to get a refresher of our walk as sapiens through history. No doubt you'll walk away from this book…
Dec 18, 2021RodneyJBrown rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I loved the first volume of the graphic novel adaptation so much, I thought I'd give the original book a try. And it is a big book stuffed with big ideas and fascinating ways of looking at the history of mankind from our very beginning to…
Nov 28, 2021Boych2018 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Sapiens - from the cognitive to the agricultural, industrial and scientific revolutions then on to modern life and happiness. Written with an impartial eye this book covers much ground and makes readers think.
Oct 15, 2021JeromeFF rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
With a light, amusing style, the book explains how the species Homo Sapiens came into existence and eventually took over the world. The book looks at the benefits of such progress, as well as the destruction it has brought to the earth. …
Aug 06, 2021parakeleo2 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Definitely a provocative read. I disagreed with his presuppositions and would use his material to make the case against him on several key points. He is a gifted writer and articulates very plainly what would take another book several more…
Jul 31, 2021Cidherman rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
SAPIENS has made me a smarter Sapien. SAPIENS would surely be considered a lifelong achievement for ANY author. SAPIENS is remarkable in its depth, and unapologetic about where modern humans may be headed. There are certainly…
Jul 30, 2021ekhdong rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Academic know it all speaks glibly.....would be good at Jeopardy.
Jul 07, 2021gdeewolfe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book and hard thinking about our own evolution. The whys and how's of it all. This was one rare book I immediately began again on page one the same day I finished my first reading.
Jun 27, 2021kwsmith rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This engaging and scholarly study about the origins of humankind begins 100,000 years ago and ends with the modern age. Each chapter is filled with interesting facts and speculations. The author's many strong opinions may influence how you…