Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
The biography of the physicist and Nobel prize winner Richard P. Feynman - a collection of short stories, chapters told to and written down by Ralph Leighton. Feynman tells of his childhood and youth and goes into his adult life, both personally and professionally.
ISBN: 9780786196197
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Naval Ravikant
Business & Entrepreneurship"@aashray18521 “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman.”"
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Sergey Brin
Technology"I remember really enjoying Feynman’s books. He had several autobiographical books, and I read them. It seemed like a very great life he led. Aside from making really big contributions in his own field, he was pretty broad-minded. I remember he had an excerpt where he was explaining how he really wanted to be a Leonardo, an artist and a scientist. I found that pretty inspiring. I think that leads to having a fulfilling life"
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Tim Ferriss
Media & Journalism"One of my favorite books."
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Brian Armstrong
Business & Entrepreneurship"A way to have a happy life. Remain curious and enjoy the journey."
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Noah Kagan
Business & Entrepreneurship"Noah Kagan recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book."
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James Clear
Author"[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time."
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Larry Page
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Andrew Chen
Business & Entrepreneurship"@KieranO Great book"
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Health & Medicine"Q: What book have you recommended the most to friends and family? P.A.: The book I’ve recommended most is Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman by Richard P. Feynman."
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