First published 2013
From his early days as a bright but mischievous student to his rise as one of the world's foremost physicists, Stephen Hawking's life has been anything but ordinary. Diagnosed with a devastating illness at 21, he refused to let it define him, forging ahead with his groundbreaking research into the origins of the universe. Now, in his own words, Hawking shares the triumphs and challenges that have shaped his remarkable journey, revealing the personal story behind the scientific icon.
Genres: biography, science, autobiography, biography-memoir, history-of-science, science-nature
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, overcoming-adversity
Setting: Great Britain, Angleterre, Grande-Bretagne
144 pages · Paperback · Penguin Random House