Hawking
His Life and Work
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Graham Farmelo
“When one is faced with the possibility of early death, it makes one realise that life is worth living.”—Stephen Hawking
An insatiable curiosity and appreciation for life powered Stephen Hawking to the furthest reaches of the universe and human achievement: during his remarkable lifetime he shed light on many of the mysteries of black holes and made key contributions to our understanding of the beginnings of the universe, all while captivating the world and selling more than twenty-five million copies of A Brief History of Time.
A brilliant theoretical physicist, Hawking lived one of the most extraordinary lives of the past century. And yet none of this should have been possible. Diagnosed with ALS at age twenty-one, he was given only a few years to live—and spent the next fifty-five showing what can be achieved despite near-hopeless odds.
Drawing on his parents’ previously unseen letters and diaries, and exclusive interviews with Stephen’s family, friends, and closest colleagues, Costa Award-winning biographer and physicist Graham Farmelo reveals the complex man behind the theories and global celebrity—and the resilience, fortitude and support that enabled him to defy his life-limiting diagnosis.
Vividly told and rigorously researched, Hawking is the definitive portrait of an exceptional man and an extraordinary intellect.
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Critic reviews
“Hawking is extremely impressive. It gives a very readable, detailed and comprehensive account of the life and work of this most remarkable of men.”—Sir Roger Penrose, Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and 2020 Nobel Laureate in Physics
“This will almost certainly be regarded as the definitive biography of Stephen Hawking for many years to come, perhaps indefinitely. Deeply researched, unfailingly honest and accessibly written for readers who are not scientists, the book relies extensively on contemporary documents, and as little as possible on people’s (often flawed) memories. I warmly recommend it.”—Kip Thorne, Emeritus Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech and 2017 Nobel Laureate in Physics
“A wonderful book. It is a fascinating account of the incredible life and science of a man who knew no boundaries.”—Juan Maldacena, Carl P. Feinberg Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton: Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, 2012
“This compelling and deeply human biography of Stephen Hawking captures both the remarkable scientist and the complexity of the man. The book brings to life not only Hawking's scientific imagination, but also the courage, humour and relationships that shaped his life.”—Marika Taylor, Professor of Theoretical Physics and Dean, University College London
“Graham Farmelo took on a daunting challenge in writing this book and it’s a triumphant success. Stephen Hawking is fortunate to have as his official biographer someone who writes with authority about his science and describes his astonishingly full life with insight and sensitivity.”—Martin Rees, Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge
“This is without doubt is the definitive biography of the uniquely brilliant theoretical physicist and the global superstar. With unprecedented access to archives, letters, and diaries, newly unearthed family details, and deep insights into Hawking’s work, Farmelo has cemented his reputation as the best science biographer of his generation.”—Jim Al-Khalili, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey
“This will almost certainly be regarded as the definitive biography of Stephen Hawking for many years to come, perhaps indefinitely. Deeply researched, unfailingly honest and accessibly written for readers who are not scientists, the book relies extensively on contemporary documents, and as little as possible on people’s (often flawed) memories. I warmly recommend it.”—Kip Thorne, Emeritus Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech and 2017 Nobel Laureate in Physics
“A wonderful book. It is a fascinating account of the incredible life and science of a man who knew no boundaries.”—Juan Maldacena, Carl P. Feinberg Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton: Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, 2012
“This compelling and deeply human biography of Stephen Hawking captures both the remarkable scientist and the complexity of the man. The book brings to life not only Hawking's scientific imagination, but also the courage, humour and relationships that shaped his life.”—Marika Taylor, Professor of Theoretical Physics and Dean, University College London
“Graham Farmelo took on a daunting challenge in writing this book and it’s a triumphant success. Stephen Hawking is fortunate to have as his official biographer someone who writes with authority about his science and describes his astonishingly full life with insight and sensitivity.”—Martin Rees, Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics at the University of Cambridge
“This is without doubt is the definitive biography of the uniquely brilliant theoretical physicist and the global superstar. With unprecedented access to archives, letters, and diaries, newly unearthed family details, and deep insights into Hawking’s work, Farmelo has cemented his reputation as the best science biographer of his generation.”—Jim Al-Khalili, Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey
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