jjares reviewed Albert Einstein: A Life From Beginning to End (Scientist Biographies) on + 3262 more book reviews
Having recently read THE OTHER EINSTEIN by Marie Benedict, I was impressed to read how knowledgeable this author was about the first and second Mrs. Einsteins. It is rather impressive to see how much information can be packaged in only 40 (or so) pages.
I was glad the book emphasized curiosity over brilliance in relation to Einstein. He had both, obviously, but he didn't think he would have gotten very far without curiosity. And that trait is within the purview of everyone -- thus, this is important to emphasize.
The story moved along, without bogging down into too much detail about Einstein's specific discoveries (which I wouldn't have understood anyway). However, the author was generous in showing just how much Einstein mattered in the 20th century, and beyond.
I was glad the book emphasized curiosity over brilliance in relation to Einstein. He had both, obviously, but he didn't think he would have gotten very far without curiosity. And that trait is within the purview of everyone -- thus, this is important to emphasize.
The story moved along, without bogging down into too much detail about Einstein's specific discoveries (which I wouldn't have understood anyway). However, the author was generous in showing just how much Einstein mattered in the 20th century, and beyond.
