So I started my quest with one of the most famous scientists of all time, Albert Einstein. Although many things can be attributed to this intellectual marvel of a man, his most famous work would have to be his Theory of Special, and General Relativity for which this book is written. This book was written by the man himself and is designed to be a more publicly readable version of his published theories. I have decided to include an amazon link to all the books I read in case others feel inspired to read them as well. You can find this book at http://www.amazon.com/Relativity-Special-General-Albert-Einstein/dp/0517884410!
The first words that come to mind about this small but intellectually heavy book is, MIND BLOWING! Although I am sure most of you who read this post never will read this book the only thing I can say is that you really should. His ability to bring the work of theoretical physics down to a more elementary level is just awesome. I think that it is a subject that lots of people are interested in but are scared that they don't have the underlying knowledge to understand. This book proves that wrong. I believe anyone with a basic understanding of science can not only understand but also see the real beauty in this mans theories. But be warned if you have no background in physics, I guarantee you that you will give a big solid WTF on several occasions when hes proving how one event can occur at different "times" pending on your perspective. He moves on and eventually finishes with unanswered questions and possibilities of what his theories may in fact imply. Truly a joy to read and a rare glimpse into a mind of pure genius.
This book can really open your eyes and make you wonder about things you never thought possible. This book and its author truly prove that an idea can change the world. Albert Einstein will be forever immortalized as the father of modern physics, who do I dare try to follow up this marvel of human ingenuity and perseverance with!?
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