Book 1 How I killed Pluto

Growing up Pluto was a significant part of what I learned regarding the planets and solar system. It was always my favorite planet because It was so small and had the coolest name. When author Mike Brown states he received hate mail I instantly made a connection. I was not one of the young students who wrote to him but I vividly remember questioning why pluto was no longer one of the major planets. Mike Brown also speaks about how he had a fond interest in planets and outer space from a young age. I can also relate to this, however, growing up in Laguna Beach the stars at night aren't necessarily too intriguing. However, this past summer I took a trip to Zion National Park and I was taken aback by how beautiful a sky can look. The stars lit up the entire sky, the constellations you could make out were incredible, and the countless shooting stars were something I will never forget. The driving factor for why I chose this book was to take a deeper look into what really goes on in our solar system. 

At times author Mike Brown speaks very intelligently about the stars and it is difficult to understand at times. It shows how truly passionate he is about explaining his view to the reader. It's incredible how his life intersects with the planets and how he is so connected with it. Whether he details his birth or travel route, he makes it super interesting and dissects how to tie planets tie into his life. One of the most intriguing parts of his book is that his main message is that if Pluto were discovered today it would not come close to being a planet.