These traits are just as vital for this new century of globalization, in which our success will depend on our creativity, as they were for the beginning of the last century, when Einstein helped usher in the modern age.

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Review: 2008-11-29

Wonderful
An enlightening look at Einstein's life from birth to death and everythinig inbetween. There was just enough discusion of physics to give you a background, but comprehendable to the non-physists of the world. The author covered the creation of the theory of relativity, but it was not the focus of the book. It rather focused on Einstein's aproach to life, his way of thinking and philosophies that caused him to create his theories. I found the book a comprehensive view of his life and entirely enjoyable.


Review: 2008-11-10

Einstein, Walter Isaacson's masterly biography.
A page turner. Full of the life of Einstein and his fellow scientists in his day. Interesting insights into the person and his work. Easy to understand explanations of the science and theories. A tireless work of research and building up in a logical order of a life filled with the excitement of discovery, the pressure to be first in formulating ideas, to maintain friendships and remain true to basic human dignity in the face of an emerging ruthless political system. The sadness of drifting off on the seemingly dead end of finding a field theory and rejecting the lure of quantum mechanics.
This book was hard to put away for the night. Prose and style give support to the reader. No loose ends, no questions or vagueness. At the end of the book, all has been dealt with and the only thing remaining is the useless bookmark and the need to find a book as good as this one. Of course, one can always start at page one again.

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