Galileo's Daughter (Abridged): A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love Audiobook

" Couldn't put the book down. The battle between science and the Catholic religion during the Counter-Reformation is positively engrossing on so many levels in this story. The treatment of women, particularly Galileo's two illegitimate daughters, was absolutely frightening. "

" Biography of Galileo with emphasis on communications between himself and his eldest daughter, a nun. Touching ending. Good thing people wrote so many letters in those days. "

" History, science, social structure, and family relationships all bundled up in an enjoyable read. "

" a really interesting view of this side of Galileo. Sobel always does a good job. "

" This is an excellent which adds depth to the common portrayal of Galileo. It shows a more complex character than that commonly portrayed. "

" A pleasant, and light read, with very interesting history thrown in. Learn while you browse. "

" This book was good, but I'm not really into biographies. I did enjoy the third of the book I read, but I didn't finish. (Sorry to my book club!) It was just too long and full of too much history. "

" It was well written, but it didn't grab me the way that I had hoped. The whole explanation of Galileo's trial was a bit rushed as was the last few years of his life. It was almost as though the author got bored. Overall, Longitude by Sobel was a much better and much more enjoyable read. "

" I liked this book a lot and would recommend it to most people. A very enjoyable biography with a unique perspective, and really well written. "

" 2424 Good story. Based on their correspondence. "

" Like Wild Swans, I spent a lot of time being grateful for my life in the 20th century. A good reminder that scientists and the brilliant have lives and hearts and souls.... "

" Interesting background on Galileo....but of course I didn't finish it before it was due back to the library! "

" Dava Sobel is such a pleasure to read, I didn't mind that the book suffered a bit from a lack of action. It's probably 3.5 stars for me. "

" I will just say that I was in tears when Galileo died as if I didn't know he was going to. Beautifully written. "

" Excellent book. Sad book, so it was hard to read quickly. The last page brought tears to my eyes. "

" A memoir of Galileo as seen through the eyes of his daughter who lived most of her life in a convent. They exchange letters for years and she tries to help him through his persecution by the Church for his heretic views. "

" very fun read with lots of background info on the time period in italy and the influence of the church. i would read it again. "

" Some people were put on this earth to push and push and push through the unknown and find truth. It is exhausting for me to think of the struggles and pains that these thinkers go through. I'm grateful for them. "

" I only got through half of the book before I had to return it to the library. It was very good and I hope to pick it back up someday and continue where I left off. "

" Really enjoyed this book, although reading the daughters letters in the old language kind of slowed me down. Learned a lot about Galileo. "

" A marvelous glimpse of Galileo's life and lifetimes. "

" Started slow but picked up for me when Galileo goes before the Court of the Inquisition "

" Had to put it down. Maybe later, during retirement. "

" I got about half way through this book and just couldn't finish it. There were some interesting parts but then it would get so detailed in the history that my eyes would start to glaze over. I kept trying and finally decided not to torture myself any longer and didn't finish the book. "

" I really enjoy learning history in this fashion. I loved the way the author intertwined the history of the time in the story of this famous man and his family. "