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Available
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Collection
Publication
Barron's Educational Series (1987), Edition: 1st, 192 pages
Description
Traces the life and work of the physicist whose theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thinking.
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LibraryThing member Hamburgerclan
I didn't care much for this biography of Albert Einstein. Oh, it presented the facts of his life well enough. It also did a good job of explaining Einstein's theories and showing why they were so revolutionary. What turned me off was Mr. Cwiklik's style of presenting Einstein's life. He didn't
--J.
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engage the reader in the story, but instead came across as talking down to his audience. (I know, this is a biography for "young people", but it is possible to write at a child's level without sacrificing readability.) I also wondered how many of the personal thoughts and feelings were actually Einstein's and how many were author generated filler. So in the end, while I did learn something from the book, I was left wondering if I there was a better biography out there, somewhere.--J.
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LibraryThing member jcklim
This is the first book I ever read about Einstein. I appreciated the man Einstein after reading this book. What I appreciated was his drive, diligence, insight, brilliance, humor, appreciation for nature, thoughtfulness, discernment, self-confidence, concern for humanity, humility/passiveness,
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boldness and his later regret. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
192 p.; 5.25 inches
ISBN
0812039211 / 9780812039214