jjares reviewed on 9/3/2020 + 3296 more book reviews

This is my favorite type of biography; it is a fairly balanced view of Stephen Hawking's personal and professional life. I was aware that Hawking had Lou Gehrig's Disease but this is an uplifting tale about a man's ability to operate on a plane above his personal suffering. It is an inspiring story and I would encourage others to hear this amazing man's story.

I remember reading "A Brief History of Time" and being in awe that I could understand; he explained things in such a clear way. It is interesting that he could be understood only by scientists with a physics degree (or two under their belts). However, his goal was to make everyone part of understanding the majesty of science.

Hawking's personal life was no less interesting than his scientific pursuits. I was not aware that he even had a wife, much less than the fact that he had two (and 3 children). Hawking earned so many awards for his work; it looks like he was compensated for his loss of physical abilities with lots of accolades and worldwide recognition. I thought this book brought a rare insight into a complex man's life and work.

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