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Book Synopsis: A New York Times bestseller—the outrageous exploits of one of this century's greatest scientific minds and a legendary American original.
Richard Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. Here he recounts in his inimitable voice his experience trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr and ideas on gambling with Nick the Greek; cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets; accompanying a ballet on his bongo drums; painting a naked female toreador. In short, here is Feynman's life in all its eccentric—a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah. Black-and-white photographs throughout.
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Looking for a captivating read that will challenge your mind and ignite your imagination? Look no further than "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)" - a New York Times bestseller that takes you on a wild ride through the extraordinary life of one of the greatest scientific minds in history. Richard Feynman, Nobel Prize winner in physics, shares his outrageous exploits and remarkable encounters with legendary figures like Einstein and Bohr.
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But that's not all - Feynman's life was far from ordinary. Picture him playing his bongo drums alongside a ballet performance or immortalizing a daring female toreador on canvas. This book is a mesmerizing blend of intellectual brilliance, insatiable curiosity, and bold audacity.
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