Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman, author Richard Feynman

So it has been a few weeks since my last entry, but do not worry I have been reading lots. I just have been lazy and not posted. The next book that I have read is Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman, written by Richard Feynman. Richard won the nobel prize in 1965 for physics. He is largely considered one of the greatest physics teachers of the 20th century. This book however is not a technical book about physics. Instead I would call it more of the memoirs from his life. You can find this book on amazon here http://www.amazon.com/Surely-Feynman-Adventures-Curious-Character/dp/0393316041.

Richard Feynman accomplished many things in his life in the realm of theoretical physics. Most notably winning the Nobel Prize in 1965. But this book is a more personal look into the experiences he had growing up, going to school, and ultimately as a Professor later in life. This book was a great read, the easy going and hilarious tales right from when he was a toddler are just a treat to read. Many times in the book this great man often reminded me of a very good friend of mine who also happens to be a physicist whom I grew up with. One of the most notable and prestigeous works Richard was a part of was on the Manhatten Project in Los Alamos. His work was a very integral part of the atomic bomb but he goes about telling stories of how he is pretty much a practical joker and plays pranks all the time while working on the most serious of projects. His light heartedness and general demeanor cannot help but make you laugh. If you have ever read I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell, this is kind of like a bunch of collective stories like that except from a much more intellectual and scientifically minded view. All the education in the world cannot teach you how to pick up women. But Richard learns from the most conspicuous character in his many travels, that if you treat a hot girl like dirt, she will stick to you like mud. Maybe you don't believe me, but you can't argue with a Nobel Prize Winner! Pick this book up for a good read about personal experience and one mans crazy journey through this thing called life. Rest in peace Richard Feynman you are truly a gem!