Einstein

In this epic, revelatory biography, celebrated author Walter Isaacson—who expertly captured the spirit of Steve Jobs in his bestselling biography and the mind of Benjamin Franklin in The Innovators—chronicles the life and scientific brain of Albert Einstein. Tracing Einstein’s journey from his early days as a rebellious teenager to his later achievements, Isaacson delivers an insightful portrayal of the man behind the legend, illustrating how Einstein's imagination sprang from his rebellious nature and how his inventive creativity stemmed from questioning conventional wisdom. An intriguing exploration into Einstein's life and work, this book provides a captivating look at how an imaginative patent clerk who couldn't get a teaching job or a doctorate managed to become one of history's greatest minds.