Einstein
By Walter Isaacson
His Life and Universe. Simon & Schuster, 2007.
Summary of Einstein book by Walter Isaacson
An inspiring and detailed account of the genius scientist Albert Einstein, revealing how rebellious, imaginative, and creative the man behind the theory of relativity truly was, and examining how his struggle through the years led to research that changed science forever.
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What do you get from this book? An inside look at how Albert Einstein’s lifelong imagination led to his genius
Einstein’s creativity and sense of wonder helped him overcome learning difficulties and early struggles
Einstein refused to conform to conventional beliefs in science and in life, causing some challenging obstacles for himself
The unusual brain of Einstein worked out some radical theories that changed science and the world
Einstein sought simplicity in life, but as he gained fame and success, his life was anything but simple
Through relativity, Einstein changed the field of science and began a lifelong search for more answers
Einstein was a complex individual when it came to personal relationships, as well as politics and religion
As Einstein’s family experienced loss, so did the world, partly thanks to Einstein’s work
Einstein’s spiritual life became deeply connected to his science as he aged
Einstein spent the last decades of his life seeking to prove the unified theory, and hoping for a unified world
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- Scientists and physicists
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- anyone wanting to be inspired by one of the greatest thinkers of all time
About the author of Einstein
Walter Isaacson
Award-winning author Walter Isaacson is well-known for writing biographies of famous people including Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci. He is the CEO of the Aspen Institute and was a previous editor of Time magazine.
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