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Einstein: His Life and Universe | 
 enlarge | Author: Walter Isaacson
Publisher: Pocket Books
Category: Book
List Price: £9.99
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 13436
Media: Paperback
Pages: 704
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.1 x 2
ISBN: 1847390544
EAN: 9781847390547
ASIN: 1847390544
Publication Date: August 15, 2008 (New: This Week)
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Fascinating biography May 17, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Having just finished the recent biographies of Stanley and the young Stalin, this one had a lot to live up to, and whilst not containing the elements of derring do that those two books had, this is nonetheless a fascinating and enthralling story. Many new facts have recently emerged about Einstein's life and Mr Isaacson has woven them into a story that is easy to get through and grips throughout, which will hopefully encourage those who may not be so keen on science books to give this a chance. It is fair to say that Einstein was a "bit of s lad" at times, and belies his "mad scientist" image - he really should have got a hairdresser to sort his mane out!
I heard the author speaking on NPR radio and was keen to emphasise that this is a personal story more than a scientific tome, and indeed the science contained herein is excellently described without overwhelming the little grey cells. The book also serves as a history of the scientific politics both pre, during and post world war two which is an added bonus to be honest.
If you are at all interested in famous lives, science and or history then this book should appeal to you.
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