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# Surely you're Joking Mr Feynman: Adventures of a Curious Character

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Review: He's a fine man - Richard Feynman is one of the most wonderfully eclectic personalities of the 20th Century. A noble prize winning physicist, bongo player and artist this collection of memoirs recounts the myriad of crazy adventures and observations this man made during his most remarkable life. It was a pleasure to read, uplifting, funny and insightful, the man is an inspirational power house. If you've ever seen his lectures or heard him talk on documentaries then the words on the pages of this book will leap from the paper as you hear him speak them, his infectiously joyous personality bounds from page to page in a roaring adventure through his wonderful existence. It'll make you think for sure, it may make you cry, but most importantly of all it'll make you smile as you consider the world through the uniquely brilliant lens of this man's vast and quirky intellect.
Review: Reading of genius - Feynman is a genius, I am not. However, I also don't produce or research major theoretical physics papers in topless bars. Judge that as you may, but this book is a fascinating insight into the psyche of a genuine genius who seems to be as eccentric as you might expect a mad physicist to be. Feynman also has depth, passion and strong opinions on the development of science, research and education as well as drumming. Whilst the first half of this book is light and entertaining, the second half follows Feynman's passion more and I found it all the better for it. I was slightly disappointed the book didn't explore his personal life, but I'm not sure we're supposed to know - his professional and social life are intriguing enough. This is a thoroughly absorbing book and well worth the read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 009917331X |
| Best Sellers Rank | 17,199 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 15 in Scientist Biographies 19 in Biographies about Essays, Journals & Letters 100 in Popular Science Physics |
| Book 1 of 2  | Feynman Series |
| Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,908) |
| Dimensions  | 12.9 x 2.3 x 19.8 cm |
| Edition  | First Vintage edition |
| Item weight  | 1.05 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 368 pages |
| Publication date  | 7 Jun. 1992 |
| Publisher  | Vintage |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ He's a fine man
*by S***D on 28 March 2015*

Richard Feynman is one of the most wonderfully eclectic personalities of the 20th Century. A noble prize winning physicist, bongo player and artist this collection of memoirs recounts the myriad of crazy adventures and observations this man made during his most remarkable life. It was a pleasure to read, uplifting, funny and insightful, the man is an inspirational power house. If you've ever seen his lectures or heard him talk on documentaries then the words on the pages of this book will leap from the paper as you hear him speak them, his infectiously joyous personality bounds from page to page in a roaring adventure through his wonderful existence. It'll make you think for sure, it may make you cry, but most importantly of all it'll make you smile as you consider the world through the uniquely brilliant lens of this man's vast and quirky intellect.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reading of genius
*by M***K on 26 December 2016*

Feynman is a genius, I am not. However, I also don't produce or research major theoretical physics papers in topless bars. Judge that as you may, but this book is a fascinating insight into the psyche of a genuine genius who seems to be as eccentric as you might expect a mad physicist to be. Feynman also has depth, passion and strong opinions on the development of science, research and education as well as drumming. Whilst the first half of this book is light and entertaining, the second half follows Feynman's passion more and I found it all the better for it. I was slightly disappointed the book didn't explore his personal life, but I'm not sure we're supposed to know - his professional and social life are intriguing enough. This is a thoroughly absorbing book and well worth the read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very funny, insightful, and a great read.
*by D***K on 1 April 2017*

I love this book. Constructed from a series of interviews, it covers Richard Feynman's life from childhood to probably the late 1970's. Clearly it's from his point of view, and only covers areas he felt like discussing, so there's very little about his marriage (although there is another book which has more detail on that), and nothing about the Challenger disaster (again, another book). But the anecdotes are interesting, some are hilarious, and I've managed to get my son to read and enjoy this as well. His time with the Manhattan Project is a particular source of amusement, and his move to Brazil is another rich fountain of anecdotes. The Big Bang Theory has probably brought his name to the attention of another generation of people. You've probably got at least 2 series' worth of material in this book.

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