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"Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!": Adventures of a Curious Character |
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Rating: Summary: Excellent stories about a man with an abundance of character Review: A smooth, flowing, and entertaining autobiography about a man of true genius but definently rooted in the world with the rest of us. From the Manhattan project to picking up the ladies in smokey bars, Dr. Feynaman and his curiosity has narrowed the gap between the superlative and the mundane. This book is not a boring account of a scientist, but an exciting book about a man who lived mostly on his terms.
Rating: Summary: O Americano, Outra Vez! Review: To peoples seeking the full spirit and atmosphere of Feynman's stories, I recommend instead or in addition the audio CDs that Ralph Leighton has--thanks Ralph--made availables. Those are the originals and really delightful sources, straight from the horse's mouth, even though not all stories are yet availables.
Rating: Summary: Highly Entertaining Review: A series of amusing stories for both the scientist and the layman. The safecracking story is priceless.
Rating: Summary: The best book I have ever read Review: Let's put it this way: I have to repeatedly buy copies of this book because my friends won't return mine.
Rating: Summary: A great book for students and professionals alike!!! Review: Recently, during a course in Quantum Mechanics, my professor suggested reading this book and I feel that my life has a new meaning now. Richard Feynman was a true genius and anyone remotely interested in the field or the man must read this book. Feynman's autobiography brings to light an amazing man who fixes radios since he was ten, who cracks safes, who can smell like a dog, does tricks like a conjurer and even picks rooms directly opposite to the girls' dormitory!!! One of the most brilliant minds of twentieth century, the autobiography also portrays him as a human being who didnt do extraordinary things but ordinary things extraordinarily well. A must read for students or even for ordinary people because the book also shows that human capability is in the will and the mind. We set boundaries and limitations to our abilities ourselves not bothering to think that we are capable of a lot more if we put ourselves to the task. For a more scientific approach to his work, you may wish to read the book, 'QED' which has a series of his lectures at Caltech for the general public and the famed 'Feynman's Lectures on Physics' his lectures in college physics at Caltech during 1965-66.
Rating: Summary: Fantastic Book Review: I thought it was a wonderful autobiography because Feynman shared all his comical incidents and how he progressed as a physicist at the same time. Not only did I laugh out loud, but I know a lot more about physics! Overall, I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about an incredible personality and the genius of Richard Feynman.
Rating: Summary: A hero of our times, Richard Feynman Review: I first read this book in 1988 and have, since then, been a Feynman admirer. Once you read this book you will see why, of all the members, he was the indispenable man on the Challenger investagory commitee. Perhaps not as productive as Da Vinci, he had the same keen inquisitive mind and he also had the good sense to not become overly impressed with himself. Read it, you'll love it. Then you'll change the password on your computer.
Rating: Summary: Feynman does things his own way. Review: Mr. Feynman's passion for life in general, and for science in particular, is truly inspirational. It is always difficult for a scientist to explain and express her/his passion for physics or mathematics to someone who has no scientific background. It is rather like a music lover trying to explain the genius of Mozart to the deaf. But that's exactly what Feynman does in this book, by intertwining the scientific and the not-so-scientific aspects of his life. Anyone, scientist or not, is sure to enjoy the humour and adventure in this collection of stories. But underlying these honest and often hysterical anecdotes are some fundamental truths about science and education, which apply to many aspects of our lives. Time and again, Feynman has you nodding your head and doubling over with laughter as he insists on pointing out the obvious, refuses to play along with absurd social norms, and just keeps on doing it his own way. (If you enjoyed this book, you are sure to enjoy Feynman's "What Do YOU Care What Other People Think?"
Rating: Summary: For God's sake, read this book! Review: This has got to be my all time favorite book that even resembles a biography. It's nothing but fun the whole way through! Look, if 30+ people can read a book and they all give it 5 stars, it's got to have something going for it! Welcome to the half-nutz world of a physicist...
Rating: Summary: The Greatest/Most Entertaining Biography Money Can Buy Review: I'm proud to be in the same species as Mr. Feynman. Read his adventures, maybe you will see the world in a different way.
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