Abby Schneider's Reviews > Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life

Becoming Earth by Ferris Jabr is a fantastically written nonfiction book about Earth, specifically the elemental parts of it. It goes through different parts of the Earth, such as the soil, water, air, etc. and how these basic parts of our Earth have changed drastically over time.

I would like to preface this review by saying that I am not typically a nonfiction reader, especially when it comes to reading digital books. I would rather listen to a nonfiction book, or actually hold the book in my hands because I think it helps me focus more. This book, however, captivated my interest despite it’s format. I felt it was well-written and had a great mix of personal anecdotes and scientific information.

One of the things I did notice pretty early on is that this book uses a lot of jargon that may be difficult for someone who is entirely disconnected from the sciences to understand. I am currently working towards a STEM major in college and had absolutely no issue, but when I looked back on some of the words, I realized I may not have known them in high school. Apart from this, I really have no complaints and loved the book.

Overall, I would give this book 3.25/5 stars. It was enjoyable and I feel like I learned a lot from it, giving me a better understanding about how our world got to where it is today environmentally. It also goes into how this impacts us on a larger scale. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys nonfiction and would like something a little science-y.