![]() Key Details Author: Richard Feynman Genre: Autobiography Goodreads: Link Surely you're Joking Mr. Feynman' the autobiography of Richard Feynman; the Nobel Prize Winning theoretical physicist, Safe Cracker, Artist, Bongo player and all round renaissance man. What struck me about the book was the casualness and childlike wonder and curiosity he had for all things around him. Even though some of the physics might be beyond the average reader his writing style and the message of the book about maintaining a curiosity about the world around you and an attitude of questioning everything is something everyone should take to heart, As a lecturer I particularly warmed towards his experiencing about teaching and the importance of teaching students understanding about what they are learning and denouncing rote learning was relatable and would recommend you to check out some of his lectures and interviews which are delivered in an easily accessible and humorous manner. While the book is an autobiography and is more of a collection of random episodes from his life and thus doesn't have a clear narrative structure, overall I felt reading about the various episodes in his life which times are quite insane and often hilarious experiences is well worth the read and would recommend it. Quotes You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish. I have no responsibility to be like they expect me to be. It’s their mistake, not my failing. People often think I’m a faker, but I’m usually honest, in a certain way— in such a way that often nobody believes me! The first principle is that you must not fool yourself— and you are the easiest person to fool.
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