Stephen Hawking: Friendship and Physics

Stephen Hawking, a scientific icon of the last fifty years, is portrayed in an intimate and inspiring memoir by writer and physicist Leonard Mlodinow. The two met in 2003 and collaborated on the bestselling A Brief History of Time and The Grand Design. Leonard gained a better understanding of Stephen's daily life and struggles, as well as his compassion and good humor. By weaving together their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Hawking's scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant, impish, and generous man whose life was exceptional and inspiring.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

An in-depth, distinctive, and motivating look at the life and career of one of the greatest minds of our time is provided in James Clear's book, which was named a book of the year by the Guardian, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman, and BBC Science Focus. Insightful, amusing, and never-before-told anecdotes are included, offering a rare glimpse into the life and work of Stephen Hawking.

Stephen Hawking, a scientific icon of the last fifty years, appears to embody genius, comparable to Albert Einstein. Leonard Mlodinow, a writer and physicist, recounts his friendship with Stephen and their collaboration in this captivating memoir, providing an intimate account of this scientific giant.

The two met in 2003 when Stephen approached Leonard with the idea of writing a book together, following the success of A Brief History of Time. Over the years, they worked on the sequel, The Grand Design, forging a deep connection and gaining a deeper understanding of Stephen's daily life, struggles, compassion, and good humor.

Together, they spent countless hours perfecting sentences, debating physics, and enjoying champagne and strawberries on Cambridge's waterways. Leonard was able to complete Stephen's jokes, chide his occasional mischief, and learn from his illness how it shaped his unique perspective on the universe.

By intertwining their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Stephen's scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant, impish, and generous man whose life was exceptional and genuinely inspiring.

Weight: 182g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141991320