Quick Facts
| Author | Madeleine Beekman |
| Narrator | Cat Gould |
| Runtime | 9h40m |
| Published | August 14, 2025 |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 (1 ratings) |
| Categories | Politics & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Science & Engineering, Science, Biological Sciences, Biology |
| Format | Audiobook (Digital) |
| Platform | Audible |
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In a radical new story about the birth of our species, The Origin of Language argues that it was not hunting, fighting, or tool-making that forced early humans to speak, but the inescapable need to care for our children. Journeying to the dawn of Homo sapiens, evolutionary biologist Madeleine...
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- Expert narration by Cat Gould brings every character and scene to life across 9h40m of immersive audio.
- Bestseller-quality story from Madeleine Beekman, rated 4.5 stars by 1 listeners.
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