What on Earth am I doing here?

From the cosmic sneeze that birthed the universe to the microscopic marvel that was Kevin, 100,000 Birthdays is a dazzling exploration of the improbable, chaotic, and wondrous journey of life itself.

Through wit, whimsy and the grand sweep of science, Cynthia Rogerson traces the absurd yet miraculous lineage that leads to us all. Alongside musings on asteroids, carbon’s quiet supremacy and the serendipity of tortoiseshell glasses rediscovered, she invites readers to reflect on life’s strangeness, brevity, and unexpected beauty.

This book celebrates every fragile, fleeting heartbeat in the grand tapestry of existence. Part memoir, part philosophical musing, and part ode to the universe, 100,000 Birthdays will leave you marveling at the interconnectedness of all things—and profoundly grateful to Kevin.

For fans of Bill Bryson, Carl Sagan, and anyone who has ever wondered, “What on Earth am I doing here?”

100,000 Birthdays
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Release Date:

16th October 2025