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“What’s Gotten Into You” is a fascinating and ambitious work of popular science that explores the elements that make up the human body and how they traveled billions of miles and across billions of years to make us who we are.

Dan Levitt, a science and history documentarian, takes readers on a journey from the Big Bang to the creation of stars, through the assembly of Planet Earth, and the formation of life as we know it. Along the way, he introduces us to the scientists who made groundbreaking discoveries and unearthed extraordinary insights into the composition of life. The book is filled with unexpected findings, fierce rivalries, obsession, heartbreak, flashes of insight, and flukes of blind luck.

One of the most striking aspects of this book is how Levitt weaves together science and history to tell a compelling story. He reconstructs the journey of our atoms across billions of years, filling readers with awe and gratitude. As Levitt says in an interview with CNN, “Sometimes when I look at people, I think, ‘Wow, you are such incredible organisms and our atoms all share the same deep history that goes back to the big bang’.”

The audiobook is well-produced and Mike Chamberlain’s narration is engaging. He brings Levitt’s words to life with his clear and expressive voice. The pacing is just right, allowing listeners to fully absorb the wealth of information presented.

Overall, “What’s Gotten Into You” is a wondrous and vastly entertaining audiobook that will leave listeners with a greater appreciation for the complexity and beauty of life. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in science, history, or simply understanding more about our place in the universe.