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Summary: Enjoyable - don't believe the hype!
Review: In reading the customer reviews, as well as talking about this book with others, I'm suprised at the amount of negative reactions this book has ignited. A professor commented that Paterniti is one of the worst non-fiction writers of our time. A friend lamented that this book would have made an excellent essay, trimming the fat so to speak (it actually was an article). But I love it. I received this book for Christmas, not knowing anything about it. And I've been happily pleased with it. While the story itself is unique and interesting, I enjoyed the interspersed biographical material on Einstein. Are there better sources for this information? Likely. But the way these bits are interwoven into Paternity's cross-country journey are quite fitting. Another common complaint about this book is the personal subplot of Paterniti's life. I rather enjoy that as well, to be honest. His homesickness, frustration, and anxiety of aging provide a nice addition to the Einstein backdrop. My only complaint is that, at times, it seems as though Paterniti is trying to hard. Not in a pretentious manner, but he just seems to strain himself to write on occasion. But not so much as to turn me off from his work. Overall, a great work of modern American non-fiction.
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Summary: The relativity of reviewing
Review: This is a book about a writer, a scientist who has Einstein's brain, and the trip they take across the country. That is like saying Moby Dick is about a whale. This is one of the great books I have read in a long time. That of course is relative, because it is my opinion. It is all relative...and that is what this amazing book is about for me. Alot of reviews and readers seem to think this book is quirky and eccentric. I happen to think it is a very clear piece which resonated with me for a long time. When reviews comment about this book not being a travel book, or a biography or this or that...I think it is brilliant because it ties all those threads together. I think that it boldly makes connections. I frankly do not know what you as a reader will think of this book. My sister in law loved it but thought it was fiction. I loved it and thought it was fact. And truthfully I love books that leave me to wander in the universe a little. Some people want conclusion. I don't think life concludes. I can only say that this book left me spinning in a universe of science, love, fate, Vegas, diners, Concrete Garden of Edens, destiny and hot tubs. I feel like a portal of the universe was open when I read this...and I will probably never look at things the same. You might sell the book for fifty cents.
It's all relative I will say this....if you know nothing about Einsein, you may learn a little something. If you haven't thought about the power of science, the joys of life, our place in a swirling mass of gases....you might....
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Summary: Odd but true
Review: A fantastic mix of comedy and history Driving Mr. Albert will not only keep you laughing but teach you a little about Einstein's life along the way.
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Summary: GOOD BOOK ABOUT ALBERT AND LIFE ITSELF
Review: DRIVING MR. ALBERT is a well written little book that describes the adventures of a couple of strangers that are throwen together for a very unique experience, driving the brain of Albert Einstein across country. It is the kind of book that is very light and easy to read, but yet contains a few nuggets of insight and a few moments of true inspiration. I have read many serious, hard core books about Albert Einstein and it was refreshing to read a story that was so light and poetic, but yet true. I highly recommend this book to anyone that has even the slightest interest in the life of Einstein.
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Summary: God Is In the Details
Review: This is the fantastical story of an eccentric scientist who enlists the help of an eccentric magazine editor for a life changing adventure as they drive the brain of Albert Einstein to California where further study of the great scientist/philosopher's brain will be conducted. Pick up any page of the book and reveal Paterniti's lyric prose couched in the story of odd characters on an odd and world expanding journey across this country in a rental car,
"a teal colored, four door Skylark. Not my first choice, but good enough. There were eighty-seven miles on the odometer. I threw my bag in the trunk, turned the key in the ignition, and by habit riffled over the radio stations as I started to drive, all these voices suddenly speaking to me. I don't know why, but hearing them just made me feel good."
Paterniti is a master story teller, a philosopher and a joy to read.
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Summary: A fun and fascinating read
Review: I just finished the book and I thought it was great. It blends the life of Einsten with the travels of the author and the quirky old guy who cut out his brain so many years ago. I've already reccomended the book to others and have heard excellent feedback. It is a fast and fun read perfect for your own trip somewhere!
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Summary: Crashing Mr Albert
Review: Very disappointed by this book and can't believe it was a top seller. Someone gave it to be as a birthday present and I will quickly pass it on to someone I don't like.
As an adventure trip across the USA it is lacking, gives a poor introduction to Einstein's life and works, and Harvey is in someway a bystander to Paterniti's philosophical mutterings about nothing in particular.
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Summary: Three biographies in one
Review: Albert Einstein, Dr. Thomas Harvery, and the author, Michael Paterniti, are the subjects of this splendid book. The author manages to combine all three spirits in this quick read. This makes a great introduction to Einstein. He's portrayed as an important American icon. This book focuses on his legacy rather than his achievements or lifestyle (there's a little about those aspects of Einstein's life too. Light is also shed on the elusive Thomas Harvey, who took Einstein's brain after performing the autopsy. Instead of being the crazy scientist from urban legends, I got the impression that Harvey is a semi-gruff man with a good heart. You can form your own conclusion. While traveling across the country with parts of Einstein's brain, Paterniti makes some self-discoveries. Although that's not what the reader came into this book expecting, it makes a good touch to this already excellent read.
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Summary: Interesting, but a bit formulaic...
Review: I enjoyed this book. The subject matter was very interesting. The only downside is the writing. Paterniti seems to follow a very formulaic style. Every other chapter he switches gears, repeats the same SAT vocabulary words. When reading it, I got the feeling that he was trying to make something more then it really is. It is a story about a trip across America with a brain, so write it like such.
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Summary: Enjoyable
Review: Paterniti is to be thanked for this book. Not only does it combine the pleasure of a road-trip with wild and wacky characters, it is just plain funny. With the author and an old man traveling across the country on a perplexing journey to return the brain of Albert Einstein, it really had me rolling at some points during the book. The scene I only wish I could have been there for: The author and the old man are in a school showing off Einstein's brain to a group of middle-schoolers, and the kids begin asking out-there questions. If you were there, it must have been like a weird dream after eating too much pasta and wine. I would recommend this book for a long drive or an airplane ride where you have 4-5 hours to plow through this addictive book. There is really nothing like this that has ever been written, who would think to write about who had Eintein's brain? Definitely worth reading!
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