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The 12th Planet: The Earth Chronicles, Book 1 Audible Audiobook – Abridged

Zecharia Sitchin (Author), Bill Jenkins (Narrator), Phoenix Books (Publisher)
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A startling look into the origins of humans!

According to Sumerian scholar Zecharia Sitchin, a superior race of beings once inhabited our world. In The 12th Planet—the product of 30 years of intensive research—Sitchin persuasively argues that humanity sprang from extraterrestrial forebears. In this remarkable account, you'll hear the story of how these ancient visitors traveled to Earth from the stars and planted the genetic seed that would ultimately blossom into a remarkable species—the human being.

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  1. Book 1 of 7
    Earth Chronicles
  2. Listening Length
    2 hours and 21 minutes
  3. Author
    Zecharia Sitchin
  4. Narrator
    Bill Jenkins
  5. Audible release date
    February 21, 2024
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Phoenix Books
  8. ASIN
    B0CW3W7V23
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    Abridged
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Listening Length 2 hours and 21 minutes
Author Zecharia Sitchin
Narrator Bill Jenkins
Audible.com Release Date February 21, 2024
Publisher Phoenix Books
Program Type Audiobook
Version Abridged
Language English
ASIN B0CW3W7V23
Best Sellers Rank #19,243 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#77 in Space Exploration Science Fiction
#648 in Exploration Science Fiction

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Customers find the book interesting and thought-provoking. They appreciate the profound research and archeological discoveries presented in an interesting historical account. The book is considered a great value for money, with well-presented graphics and pictures. However, some readers dislike the small print and poor printing quality. There are mixed opinions on the bible references, with some finding them from various texts while others consider them from the Bible itself.

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411 customers mention "Readability"343 positive68 negative

Customers find the book interesting and engaging. They say it has a lot of information to absorb, but illustrations help. Some readers mention it's fun and amazing, and it would make a spectacular series on Netflix or the History Channel.

"...The 12th Planet is a must read. It is a fantastic book that brings mountains of facts and pieces together to create a giant puzzle that gets solved..." Read more

"...It is cool to imagine a world where this story is true and I look forward to reading more!" Read more

"...That could make reading this book again a little tricky. It’s a great book, it’s just a little delicate so enjoy it while handling with care...." Read more

"...so I did a little more research and was blown away of the stories like the "the epic of Gilgamesh" even for people that don't go the alien route..." Read more

236 customers mention "Thought provoking"228 positive8 negative

Customers find the book thought-provoking. They appreciate its profound research and archeological discoveries. The author is good at laying out the evidence and drawing open-minded conclusions. The book has specific details that are convincing, with references to the Bible and scientific findings. It backs its theory with evidence, rather than fiction, based on reliable research.

"...The 12th Planet is a must read. It is a fantastic book that brings mountains of facts and pieces together to create a giant puzzle that gets solved..." Read more

"...The writer does a good job of laying out his case and backing his theory with evidence...." Read more

"...💯 recommended for open minds of all ages, all walks of life...." Read more

"The most rewarding theme is constant references of the Bible and Scientific findings. I look forward to reading the subsequent books of this series!!!" Read more

107 customers mention "History"98 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the book's history. They find it informative and interesting, with a comprehensive account of our beginnings. The book explores modern mythologies and provides an alternative version of history. It details the archeological record and Sumerian accounts of the origin and destiny of humankind.

"...and even if you do not believe, this book makes for a fantastic Science Fiction piece then. This is a book that will not disappoint! **..." Read more

"...I finally gave up and bought his Index making it much easier. Not a book of fiction, rather based upon reliable research, excellent quotes from..." Read more

"...Some of the book is excellent as it is filled with good information about ancient history and raises excellent questions concerning our ancient past..." Read more

"...He backs up this assertion with a detailed investigation of the archeological record and Sumerian accounts of the incident which were compiled as..." Read more

29 customers mention "Value for money"29 positive0 negative

Customers find the book offers good value for money. They say it's worth reading if you are interested in Ancient history. The book was described as great and in good condition when received.

"...well worth the read even if some of it a little wrong or far fetched. I'm sure you will walk away with some questions...." Read more

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"...Not an easy read for some but well worth the time and effort." Read more

28 customers mention "Presentation style"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's presentation style. They find it well-written, elegant, and beautifully presented with graphics and pictures. The author writes clearly and lucidly, with a compelling and scholarly approach. The scope and scope of the book are stunning. Readers appreciate the illustrations to help understand the concepts and photos of stone work that we can't do today.

"...to the reader in the form of biblical quotes, maps, detailed images / sketchings, and even hand drawn diagrams breaking down material...." Read more

"...The writer does a good job of laying out his case and backing his theory with evidence...." Read more

"...the pyramid he make a great point and on his site has some amazing photos of stone work that we can't do today...." Read more

"...This book brings it all together with such clarity!..." Read more

16 customers mention "Bible references"11 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bible references. Some find them useful, with excellent quotes from substantiating sources that fill in gaps in the Bible and make much more sense than the Bible did. Others feel the details are too many and dull, making the book seem unengaging.

"The most rewarding theme is constant references of the Bible and Scientific findings. I look forward to reading the subsequent books of this series!!!" Read more

"...of fiction, rather based upon reliable research, excellent quotes from substantiating references, The 12th Planet will awaken knowledge you know,..." Read more

"I found this book very interesting, but at times the details were given in a very dull way that did little to make things interesting...." Read more

"...very detailed approach to deciphering ancient Sumerian history, biblical references, to the history of Earth, Man, and Gods...." Read more

12 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive6 negative

Customers have different opinions about the book's pacing. Some find the correlations staggering and neatly tie up all their questions about the Bible. Others find the content interesting but a little dry.

"...The staggering number of correlations he finds really gives his theory a solid leg to stand on, plus gives answers to many questions scientists had..." Read more

"...The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it's a little dry unless you have a great love for archaeology in which case you won't find this..." Read more

"...He quotes often from the Bible, where there is great correlation!..." Read more

"...Sitchin's style is scholarly, and as such, a bit dry. The information, however, is outstanding." Read more

17 customers mention "Print size"0 positive17 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the print size and quality of the book. They mention that the type is too small and the paper quality is poor. Many also say that the book is very small and disappointing.

"...Update: I did dock one star because the binding of my copy is of diminished quality and several pages have separated from the spine...." Read more

"...Some parts of the book are not trustworthy, and here are some examples: "Scientists have also come to the unexpected conclusion that not only..." Read more

"...Wow. This is a laughable translation which I think completely indicts the authors reliability...." Read more

"Hated this book. Author seemed to believe this crazy stuff." Read more

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  • Jason
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Book that Challenges the History of Man...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2011
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    Going into this book I was a bit skeptical about Sitchin's theory of a 12th planet. The idea that a rogue planet, with a 3600 year orbit, has been floating around out there for millions of years is pretty wild, especially considering we have yet to physically see it or take accurate pictures of it(despite being able to see millions of galaxies). Throw in the theory that this planet not only planted the seed of "life" on Earth and was responsible for the formation of our moon but also contains "The Gods" / Aliens I was almost floored with how silly this theory sounded. That all changed when I began to read this book.

    Starting from the beginning you are immediately hit with just how detailed Sitchin's work is. The huge bibliography in the back isn't just for show. 30+ years of research shows in his writing and the detail he goes into with subjects (in fact sometimes it can get tedious). Sitchin's book (The 12th Planet) fires on all cylinders providing the reader with some very solid evidence towards backing his theory up. With each page more and more information is presented to the reader in the form of biblical quotes, maps, detailed images / sketchings, and even hand drawn diagrams breaking down material. All this content is used to slowly build up a large background wealth of knowledge to be used when Sitchin finally gets to the "meat" of the book (Chapter 6: The Twelfth Planet). At this point you might find yourself deeply drawn in, or perhaps chuckling to yourself how silly this all is; but either way it will be hard to put this book down once the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place.

    Everything about this book feels well thought out. Sitchin clearly spent a lot of time researching the material and organizing it. The staggering number of correlations he finds really gives his theory a solid leg to stand on, plus gives answers to many questions scientists had at the time. Even with all this material, and so many discoveries there are plenty of holes in Sitchin's Theory. I found quite a few when it came to the orbit of the 12th planet, as well as the strange lack of gravitational influences the 12th planet has had throughout creation. However, this goes to show why it is a THEORY and not fact; as the validity of the material can be brought into question. Keep in mind however, Einstein's E=mc^2 equation is only right about 99.7% of the time which is why it is called the THEORY of Relativity (not a LAW); and at one point it was considered ridiculous that the Earth was round.

    **OVERALL**
    The 12th Planet is a must read. It is a fantastic book that brings mountains of facts and pieces together to create a giant puzzle that gets solved right before your eyes. However, I can see why people question the accuracy of Sitchin's translation of Sumerian and the Religious scriptures. At times it sometimes seems too "perfect" a match and there just seems far to much evidence to support the theory. Am I still skeptical about "The 12th Planet" existing, YES. However, this book opened my eyes to many similarities and events scattered across Mankind's history. The material is very in depth and even if you do not believe, this book makes for a fantastic Science Fiction piece then. This is a book that will not disappoint!

    **NOTE: This Book is actually classified as "NON-FICTION" which surprised me, as often controversial theories like this get labeled as fiction. This shows just how solid the physical material being used by Sitchin is. (Only real argument I could make is his translations of the material and there seems to be a lack of understanding of gravitational physics)
    **NOTE: You should go into this book with an open mind. There is a fantastic wealth of knowledge here as long as you are willing to open your mind to it
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  • Caryl Z.
    5.0 out of 5 stars interesting and readable
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2024
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    I suggest the reader have an open inquisitive mind. The writer does a good job of laying out his case and backing his theory with evidence. Everything heproposes is plausible, and it could be helpful to mankind to understand.
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  • Spencer M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2024
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    Really enjoyed this book and the ensuing rabbit hole. Some say sitchins sources were not entirely accurate, but I don’t think this book needs to be thought of as non fiction to be enjoyed. It is cool to imagine a world where this story is true and I look forward to reading more!
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  • Chuck H
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic tinfoil hattery!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
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    100 pages in and enjoying it so far.

    This is an absolute classic in the “tinfoil hat” pantheon of literature and for good reason. It makes you think and consider then reconsider then consider again.

    💯 recommended for open minds of all ages, all walks of life.

    Update: I did dock one star because the binding of my copy is of diminished quality and several pages have separated from the spine. That could make reading this book again a little tricky. It’s a great book, it’s just a little delicate so enjoy it while handling with care.
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  • David Muirhead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring more research into the Nefilim and the Sumerian civilization
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
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    The most rewarding theme is constant references of the Bible and Scientific findings. I look forward to reading the subsequent books of this series!!!
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  • Wanderer
    5.0 out of 5 stars very exited
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2011
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    well, on and off though out my life I have been interested in learning about the Sumerians. I have always but very cruises over ancient humans and how they viewed the world. many culture have story of powerful beings they gods, aliens, angel or demons, either helped us or have used us as a tool. I do believe this could be true on cretin levels (that something could be out there) yet I know how smart humans can be when we turn off the tv. though my studies of random things I came across the Sumerians and this book. so I did a little more research and was blown away of the stories like the "the epic of Gilgamesh" even for people that don't go the alien route this book and really any other story dealing with the sumerians are part of are great past and is worth father study.

    dealing with the 12th planet, I have read the book and started reading it a second time I'm hooked. yes as other review have written the guy does sometimes goes on and on. but really you got to think that he is saying things that for most can't believe or just plainly wont even look at. the book is a little dated and it does start off with a little knowledge that every person should know. once you get past that it opens right up.

    I have to say now reading many book on this subject that there are many different views and some go along with zacharua sitchen and some dont. so unless you spend 50 years learn cuneiform what do we do. with this I have to bring up a few other points. for a long time I used to watch tv history channel and read a few book on egypt, with the power of hindsight I see that it was a very very limited view. I know chris dunn idea might be to much to handle he does make some great arguments on how did they truly carve granite to such perfection with copper tool. really? his web site is [...] if you like this then the next place to do research in with him. even if you don't go with his idea of the pyramid he make a great point and on his site has some amazing photos of stone work that we can't do today. then one last plug check out Peru [...] this guy release video on machu picchu and other peru places that I wish to visit one day since this is where the gods may have lived. yes I do believe if there was this greater power, being/s if you will then they live here. the stone work here can not be touched, there is no other place found on earth that is more amazing to me. as for how this all ties in with the book. it just prove that there was something. sure maybe there was never god or other being and we are just great story teller. or found that it was a means to control the masses yet you do have to ask yourself how and why did people 2000+ (12000+ I believe) build to such a great detail. how can people live all around the world have such similar stories. last but not least why does the main stream never explore any of these other idea of what might of happenned and just make people that follow this stuff quicks and write them off? it just strange to me.

    well enough with the chatting just get the book. even if it is not to your cup of tea with aliens, just change the word with gods. or even still that this is what are ancestor writen down for future generation. well worth the read even if some of it a little wrong or far fetched. I'm sure you will walk away with some questions. it better then watching the TV....
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  • Mladen Spaic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2024
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    Love the book 👍
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  • 3cipe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
    Reviewed in Italy on November 8, 2024
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  • Vanda L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sichin collection
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2024
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    Would recommend anyone to buy this collection...fantastic read and great for knowledge & cheap enough.
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  • Spirous
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ancient cultures
    Reviewed in Germany on May 22, 2024
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    Amazing book gives you a wide range of understanding the old
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    4.0 out of 5 stars The 12th Planet
    Reviewed in Spain on February 26, 2024
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    Hay muchos enigmas inexplicables en la interpretación aceptada de nuestros orígenes y nuestra historia antigua. En su libro, un lingüista extraordinariamente brillante interpreta textos reales escritos hace miles de años, por lo que no se trata simplemente de la idea que alguien tiene de la historia antigua. Zachariah Sitchkin estaba muy adelantado a su tiempo, por lo que los historiadores tradicionales han preferido ignorarlo en lugar de alterar el status quo. Quizás ya haya llegado su momento.

    Mi única crítica sería que el autor no considera cómo encaja el desarrollo de otras culturas en sus teorías. Quizás sus libros posteriores hagan esto.
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