My Brief History
My Brief History by Stephen Hawking, published by Random House Publishing Group on September 10, 2013, is an illustrated account that offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most renowned cosmologists. This 144-page book presents Hawking’s journey from his childhood in postwar London to his rise as a celebrated figure in the fields of physics and cosmology. Through a candid narrative, he shares insights into his personal experiences, including the challenges he faced after being diagnosed with ALS at the age of twenty-one.
In this edition, readers will discover a blend of personal memoir and intellectual exploration, as Hawking reflects on his evolution as a thinker and the impact of his early life on his groundbreaking work. The book includes rarely seen photographs that enhance the narrative, showcasing moments from his life that shaped his contributions to science. Topics such as space science, astrophysics, and the development of his iconic work, A Brief History of Time, are woven throughout, providing context to his remarkable achievements and the personal struggles he overcame.
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Stephen Hawking has dazzled readers worldwide with a string of bestsellers exploring the mysteries of the universe. Now, for the first time, perhaps the most brilliant cosmologist of our age turns his gaze inward for a revealing look at his own life and intellectual evolution.
My Brief History recounts Stephen Hawking’s improbable journey, from his postwar London boyhood to his years of international acclaim and celebrity. Lavishly illustrated with rarely seen photographs, this concise, witty, and candid account introduces readers to a Hawking rarely glimpsed in previous books: the inquisitive schoolboy whose classmates nicknamed him Einstein; the jokester who once placed a bet with a colleague over the existence of a particular black hole; and the young husband and father struggling to gain a foothold in the world of physics and cosmology.
Writing with characteristic humility and humor, Hawking opens up about the challenges that confronted him following his diagnosis of ALS at age twenty-one. Tracing his development as a thinker, he explains how the prospect of an early death urged him onward through numerous intellectual breakthroughs, and talks about the genesis of his masterpiece A Brief History of Time—one of the iconic books of the twentieth century.
Clear-eyed, intimate, and wise, My Brief History opens a window for the rest of us into Hawking’s personal cosmos.
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