Brief Answers to the Big Questions
by Stephen Hawking
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in Astronomy, Best Science Books, and Physics.
Stephen Hawking was recognized as one of the greatest minds of our time and a figure of inspiration after defying his ALS diagnosis at age twentyone. He is known for both his breakthroughs in theoretical physics as well as his ability to make complex concepts accessible for all, and was beloved for his mischievous sense of humor. At the time of hi...
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“As we approach the end of 2018, I wanted to share some of the books that I’ve enjoyed reading this year.”
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