Customer Reviews
Einstein, Genius & Nice Guy - By: A. Byrne, 11 Oct 2008 
Walter Isaacson has created a unique & wholely respectful insight into the life of one of the great scientific figures of the 20th century.
As with any biography that is true to the subject & not retrospectively judgemental, Mr. Isaacson paints a very human picture of a man heldin awe by most & misunderstood by many.
This is a first rate book. I've taken one star off, as the scientific detail could even be shorter.
Mr.Isaacson, keep writing please !
Fascinating biography - By: Big Jim, 17 May 2008 
Having just finished the recent biographies of Stanley & the young Stalin, this one had a lot to live up to, & whilst not containing the elements of derring do that those two books had, this is nonetheless a fascinating & enthralling story. Many new facts have recently emerged about Einstein's life & Mr Isaacson has woven them into a story that is easy to get through & grips throughout, which will hopefully encourage those who may not be so keen on science books to give this a chance. It is fair to say that Einstein was a "bit of s lad" at times, & belies his "mad scientist" image - he really should have got a hairdresser to sort his mane out!
I heard the author speaking on NPR radio & was keen to emphasise that this is a personal story more than a scientific tome, & indeed the science contained herein is excellently described without overwhelming the little grey cells. The book also serves as a history of the scientific politics both pre, during & post world war two which is an added bonus to be honest.
If you are at all interestedin famous lives, science & or history then this book should appeal to you.
