I learned as much about the works of other physicists and mathematicians as einstein's.

I learned as much about the works of other physicists and mathematicians as einstein's.  Read Less

I enjoyed the easy reading of the text along with the authors comments and explanations

I enjoyed the easy reading of the text along with the authors comments and explanations  Read Less

I would recommend starting with the epilogue and then, after gaining an overview, go back and read each chapter or those with y...  Read More

I would recommend starting with the epilogue and then, after gaining an overview, go back and read each chapter or those with your specific interest.  Read Less

Isaacson is a entertaining and informative writer.

Isaacson is a entertaining and informative writer.  Read Less

Isaacson is a lucid writer, thorough in his research, and chooses interesting subjects.

Isaacson is a lucid writer, thorough in his research, and chooses interesting subjects.  Read Less

I learned a lot about this amazing contributor to the world.

I learned a lot about this amazing contributor to the world.  Read Less

Balancing a layman’s delight in the explanations of the scientific breakthroughs with an insightful portrait of a lovable, prin...  Read More

Balancing a layman’s delight in the explanations of the scientific breakthroughs with an insightful portrait of a lovable, principled personality, this book is a delight.  Read Less

The science was explained well enough, his personal life—the bread and butter of modern biographies of any historical or public...  Read More

The science was explained well enough, his personal life—the bread and butter of modern biographies of any historical or public figure—is sprinkled generously throughout.  Read Less