Einstein at Home
Einstein at Home by Friedrich Herneck, published by Prometheus Books on May 10, 2016, is an illustrated edition that spans 204 pages. This book presents intimate and candid descriptions of Albert Einstein’s private life through a series of interviews with Herta Waldow, who lived with Einstein and his family in Berlin from 1927 to 1933. The conversations, conducted after World War II and previously unavailable in English, provide insights into Einstein’s daily routines and idiosyncrasies during his time as a celebrated scientist in Weimar Germany.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Einstein’s personality, including his love for classical music, his habit of playing the violin to stimulate his thinking, and his enjoyment of sailing. The interviews also highlight his social life, featuring interactions with notable figures such as Charlie Chaplin and Max Planck. This edition includes a detailed introduction that contextualizes the interviews, enriching the reader’s understanding of both the man and the historical period in which he lived. The book delves into themes of biography, science, and the history of the 20th century, offering a unique perspective on one of the most influential scientists in history.
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These intimate, candid descriptions of the private life of Albert Einstein come from a series of interviews with Herta Waldow, a housekeeper who lived with Einstein and his wife and daughter from 1927 to 1933 at their residence in Berlin. After World War II, science historian Friedrich Herneck interviewed Ms. Waldow and published the conversations in the former East Germany. Unavailable in English till now, these five interviews offer fascinating glimpses into the great scientist’s daily routines while he lived as a celebrated scientist in Weimar Germany. Einstein’s well-known idiosyncrasies come to life in these conversations: his disheveled hair that was only poorly trimmed by his myopic wife, his love of classical music, his playing of the violin to help him think, his delight in sailing, his wide circle of friends and many social engagements, and his female companions besides his wife. Many celebrity acquaintances are also mentioned: from movie star Charlie Chaplin and conductor Erich Kleiber to writers Thomas and Heinrich Mann and fellow scientists Max Planck, Max Born, and Erwin Schrödinger. With a detailed introduction that puts these interviews in context, these colorful conversations create a vivid picture of Albert Einstein the man.
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