Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
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Book Reviews of Einstein: His Life and Universe
Book Review: Fantastic biography
Summary: 5 Stars
Walter Issacson provides a readable and thorough account of Einstien's life. From his great scientific discoveries described in layman's terms (I have never taken a physics class in my life and easily understood the descriptions) to his personal life and what fame did to transform the way he lived. The details are well laid out and prove once again Issacson's mastery of biography. The theories that Issacson lay out are well thought out and provide insight into how Einstein came up with his ideas and conducted his famed thought experiments as the patent officer in Switzerland. Einstein while undoubtedly brilliant was enthralled by being an underdog and by academia not accepting him initially he was able to look past their old ways and conceive something new. The spare time at the patent office allowed him to conduct these experiments and provide theories that would shake theoretical physics to its core. Overall it is highly readable and well worth the time for those looking for a non traditional history book or those in physics who want to learn more about the man behind the relativity.Book Review: Einstein: His Life and Universe
Summary: 5 Stars
Over recent years I have developed a tradition of sitting down over the Christmas period and reading a book in almost a solid block and this year I had the delights of `Einstein: His Life and Universe` to keep me company for a couple of days. This book looks at his life and scientific discoveries and it is clear and engaging throughout. His ideas are explained in a way that most people can readily grasp and it is fascinating to read about his life and the times he lived in as he formulated them. This explores his family relationships and friendships, as well as his scientific rivals. It also looks at his Zionist principles, pacifist campaigning, feelings about WW2 and his latter years in America. There is a middle photo plate section with various photos of Einstein and acquaintances. This is very well sourced and referenced and makes for an in-depth scholarly text that is also accessible and interesting for the general reader. If you are looking to learn more about this iconic and influential man then this is a pretty good first port of call to consider.Book Review: Einstein: His Life and Universe
Summary: 5 Stars
In this monumental work, I not only learned a vast amount of complex and fascinating information about Einstein, but was most fascinated this genius experienced the same trials and tribulations in his lifetime that each and every one one of us experiences, and continues to experience, each & every day. It made me realize that if you do what you you Love with passion, success is guaranteed. I highly recommend this fabulous book that just may turn your perceptive on Life around - and, no doubt, for the better!
No wonder there was a picture of Mr. Einstein in all of my science classes! I hope you read this book and are rewarded with the the benefits I did.
Thank you for allowing me to share my personal feelings.
Sincerely,
OriginL
Book Review: A life of science and faith -- in the comprehensibility of the universe
Summary: 5 Stars
A wonderful biography of a unique, fascinating and enthralling person. The author brings freshness to this much-written subject by drawing on voluminous personal correspondence that remained sealed for 50 years following Einstein's death. The book is a remarkable achievement by being both highly readable and accessible, and providing scientifically sound explanations for the lay person of complex concepts of physics. As a history of science, of the early 20th century, and as a perspective on one of the most engaging and innovative personalities ever, this book is total education and refreshment. Especially moving is the fundamental thread of Einstein's personality as a lifelong quest for unifying principles, married to unsentimental devotion to reason, logic and a faith in the comprehensibility of the universe. (Good luck with that one.)Book Review: Not light reading, but worth the time...
Summary: 5 Stars
Isaacson assembles a biography with enough details to make a high school English student puke, but it creates a complete picture of one of the world's most famous scientists. Einstein's charisma is clearly illustrated in this text, from personal relationships to his obsessive pursuit to explain the universe. It took me 6 weeks to read partly because I'm a slow reader, partly because the book is heavy, but mostly because I enjoyed the ride. I'm no physics major but managed to comprehend many of Isaacson's presentations of Einstein's theories and thought experiments, most of which I've forgotten by now. By and far, it was most satisfying to look inside his personal life, how he married his cousin (you read that right), never wore socks, was truly absent-minded, and was still working on his theories on his deathbed.