This audiobook is so perfect for homeschooling families, and parents who want to introduce the entire history of the world in an easy to understand format. It covers everything from the Big Bang to the present day. That is obviously a lot to cover in less than 8 hours of audio, but each topic is given enough information to get the general overview of the topic.

The chapters are broken up into short segments of about 20-30 minutes that are the perfect size for a history study each morning/evening. There is enough detail to give the general idea about the historical time period/topic discussed to grab a child's interest and lead to jumping off points for further research on the subject.

The narrator (who is also the book's author) makes the subjects even more interesting. His enthusiasm and inflection were so engaging. It was easy to want to keep listening because he brought the topics to life. My kids overheard me listening and asked me to restart the chapter because they wanted to know "how the story started." That is a true testament to how strong the narration is. It does feel like listening to a storyteller with how easy it is to listen to.

The hardcover of this book already holds a place on our homeschool shelves, but we will be adding the audiobook as well. They complement each other well and the audio truly enhances the book's information. I think this is a must buy for parents who want their child to be engaged with their history studies through the interesting topics and the top-notch narration.

First, a confession: I requested this title because I saw the author/narrator's name and thought I would be listening to a book-length explanation of everything in the universe from the actor who played Doc Brown in Back to the Future.

Spoiler alert: It's a different Christopher Lloyd. Once I got over my disappointment, I decided to give it a shot anyway, and I'm glad I did! "Absolutely Everything" is like listening to a British Bill Nye break down the origins of the universe. The author is a very engaging narrator, and the explanations and descriptions are easy fora child to understand without dumbing down complex concepts. I could see this being a great listen for a family road trip, as it would keep kids and adults engaged and give everyone a lot to think and talk about.