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by Richard P. Feynman (Author), Ralph Leighton (Author), Edward Hutchings (Editor),

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A New York Times bestseller—the outrageous exploits of one of this century's greatest scientific minds and a legendary American original.

Richard Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. Here he recounts in his inimitable voice his experience trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr and ideas on gambling with Nick the Greek; cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets; accompanying a ballet on his bongo drums; painting a naked female toreador. In short, here is Feynman's life in all its eccentric—a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah.

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File Size: 1624 KB
Print Length: 352 pages
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition (June 28, 2010)
Publication Date: June 28, 2010
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Language: English
ASIN: B003V1WXKU
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Richard Feynman could've been a contender for the worlds most ...

BySpockon April 19, 2016

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Richard Feynman could've been a contender for the worlds most interesting man. Incredible story teller with the curiosity to learn about such diverse topics and then to break them down to such simplicity, it's spectacularly genius. From working on the atomic bomb, breaking into safes, picking up women, playing musical instruments to winning the Nobel price and so much in between. But I believe what Richard was trying to achieve through his books and some of his interviews that I've now seen is to show how to learn and in return how to teach. Taking facts and translating them to simple everyday examples. A T-Rex can be 20 feet tall. What's 20 feet? Well, if it's outside it can stick it's head into our upstairs window.
I have started this translation method with my 7 year old and its now become this fun(ny) exercise. Easier to remember facts and provides a perspective that is relatable.
Do yourself a favour and get to know this man!

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Excellent short stories of a curious character indeed

ByBas Voddeon April 23, 2013

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"Surely you're joking, Mr Feynman" has been on my reading list for a long time, but I never got myself to actually read it. Now I did and I'm glad I did because I found it one of the most funny and insightful books that I've read recently. It's a biography but consisting of short stories of interesting events that happened in the life of Nobel Prize Winner Richard Feynman who seemed to have a special talent of getting himself into interesting situations.

The book consist of 5 parts, which are roughly equal to five important periods in Feynman's life. These are: 1) His early pre-university life, 2) His university life, 3) Involvement in the Manhattan project, 4) Early years as a professor, and 5) Later years as a physicist and professor. Each of these parts consist of small chapters that tell a situation (usually funny or weird) in which he got himself and his usually odd reactions in that situation.

Throughout the book, there is this honest, smart, jokingly view on life. Feynman did experiments. Not just experiments in physics but experiments in life. He would try out things to see if he could do it or to see how people would react. That attitude of experimenting and learning always got him in weird situations and this book is full of those. Example? As a boy trying to imitate Italian (and getting away with it). Removing doors from classmates and so honestly admitting that he did it that nobody believed him (hilarious!). Pick-locking safes. Playing Brazilian instruments. Doing out to Vegas to hand out with gamblers and show women. Proof reading secondary school science books and actually reading them :)

This was one of these books which I found myself laughing out loud quite often. Many of the stories made such an impression that I went off to tell other people about it as they stuck with me (especially the genius experiment with water, a glass and a tip). Everytime when I read more of it, I got more excited about the book and I was actually very sad when I finished the book. It is a book I'll probably re-read (and enjoy as much the second time). It isn't a book about physics or about a specific topic, it is purely a book about Richard Feynman... a curious character... indeed. Five stars, recommended for people who want to read an interesting and fun book.

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Liked It A Lot.

ByCaseon June 26, 2016

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I learned of this book when reading the acknowledgements at the end of the novel "All The Light We Cannot See." In that book is a character that Feynman must have inspired in the author.

I think Feynman sounds like "one hell of a great guy." He isn't a great author, but the book is immensely readable and a lot of fun. Plus, for me anyway, I learned a lot about myself. He definitely had me beat in the IQ department, but I think we had a lot in common...Namely intense curiosity from an early age. I enjoyed reading how that manifested itself in a genius.

When I finished this book, I immediately bought Feynman's "What Do You Care....", and after that "Six Not So Easy Pieces....". Think I'm finally Feynman-ed out, but I'm glad I read his books.

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Feynman is amazing!

BySandra Settion April 17, 2017

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This is one of my favorite books. I always recommend it to friends and have gotten it as a gift for several people. The stories are very entertaining and also educational for several reasons. For one you get a peek at the political climate of an era. Feynman introduces us some of the world's most eminent scientists from an friendly light that includes banter and pranks. You also get insight into Feynman's unique view of the world. The anecdotes are several pages long and leave you feeling thoughtful and happy. You don't have to be a science buff to appreciate this book. Anyone that enjoys reading will appreciate it because the language is simple and approachable. It feels like having an intimate conversation with the man. Please buy it for yourself and for a loved one and spread the love for Feynman!

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A terrific read . . .

ByCeeVee 1040on December 27, 2014

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What a fascinating guy! I found the book delightful, but I can see that some might not find it as wonderful. There were certainly a few paragraphs that were WAY over my head, but when I started I was afraid I wouldn't understand any of it. Very, very little of it is written for physicists only -- maybe a total of a page or two. The rest is simply some life stories by a guy who lived an absolutely fascinating life, from his boyhood (when he repaired everyone's radios) to his Nobel prize. It never once got boring, and completely held my interest from beginning to end. If you like true stories and remembrances from amazing characters, you'll like this book.

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That is what makes this book such a nice read. The stereotype that I had of a ...

ByKarthik Mohanon February 9, 2017

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Dr Feynman is curious. I mean to the last bit. If there is something he hears he has to figure it out. That is what makes this book such a nice read. The stereotype that I had of a theoretical physicist was shattered after reading this. If you are curious yourself you would find new avenues to explore on reading this book, If you are not you will surely take that path. There would be times you wonder "how many times have I seen that and never noticed it ?" "never thought how it worked", well it's time to go find out.
Predominantly the book has anecdotes about Dr Feynman's adventures in Physics and Mathematics, I was heartily surprised to learn a little biology along the way as well "the machinery of making proteins, the ribosomes, is the same in every creature".

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